Independent War Echoes in Lima Argus Note
The Lima Argus reports on New Year address plans, local notices, and political commentary. It covers defense of the Texas boundary during the 1846 war, Federalist opposition to expansion, a proposed mail route, and payments to Samuel F. Vinson and Stanbery for state litigation work.
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Argus
Mac
Col. Sawyer
Congress
Marion
Kenton
Huntersville
Lima
Columbus
Col. Sei
Pierre
Samuel F.vinson
Parkersburgh
Federal critics mocked by President in Godeys excerpt
Fragments show a heated 19th century editorial voice attacking Congress and the President over policy toward Mexico. The piece contrasts cries for aid and patriotism with alleged hypocrisy, citing Taylor and national loyalty amid political strife. Also notes snippets about Godeys Lady's Book promotions and a local accidental death of Mr. Troas Gorua in Auglaize township.
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Mexico
Congress
Feda
Ampuche
Santa Anna
Goliad
Alamo
Taylor
Congress Debates the President’s Message and War Policy
The 2th session opens with Giddings attacking the President and the War Policy, followed by Tennessean Gentry’s similar critique. Democrats defend the Executive with Payne, Johnson, and Kennedy offering vindication. Pollock hints at tariff restoration. Federalists face rebuke and scorn as the era’s partisan clash intensifies. The piece laments falsehoods against reason and predicts reckoning for the enemy.
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Garret Davis
Giddings
Ohio
Gentry
Tenn
Federailem
New York
Pennsyvania
Messrs. Payne
Ale
Johneson
Kennedy
Ind
Pollock
Canal Commissioner race in New York described as tent vote
The piece notes a Democratic lead for Canal Commissioner in New York with 193000 votes and calls the result a tent vote since no opposing canal candidates were on anti rent ballots. It questions why the President's Message was started in the Reporter.
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New York
Mar Metcale Debuts in House With Mexican War Speech
The young upper-district representative makes a brilliant House debut praising eloquence on Mexico. The piece notes his sharp wit toward Bell and hints at political pressure. It mentions Daniel Webster’s quip on the war and Iowa's admission by bill through Congress.
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Mexico
Prominent European Conflicts and Cracow Restored
The Cambria reports Europe, Russia, Austria and Prussia extinguished the Republic of Cracow and partitioned its territory. England protests. Grain prices firm, cotton dull. Widespread distress and food riots in France. Spain faces a chamber crisis. In Portugal insurgents clash with Queen’s troops, defeated with the loss of 23.
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Cambria
Europe
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Republic of Cracow
England
Dreland
France
Spain
Portugal
Army movements and political debates loom in Maine and beyond
Fragmented report cites Gen Taylor near Monterey advancing on San Luis Obispo site while Patterson’s volunteers move to Tasice and a four-ship descent near another point. legislative wrangling over Medary papers and threats by Gallaway’s secretary of state color political tensions. Maine politics show Democrat and Free Soil tensions with Providence and power concerns.
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Taylor
Monterey
San Luis
Sanilo
Wots
Butters
Patterson
Taspice
San la A
Letter from Abraham Bowers in Mexico to father in Matamoras
In a November 1846 letter from Mexico, Abraham Bowers describes daily life in Matamosas and Lima, ration details, prices for bread beef corn meal onions eggs and milk, and notes on sickness fever and ague affecting many. He reports a fatal accident in his unit, ongoing military movements toward Tampico and Saltillo, and speculation on next battles while expressing longing to return home. He sends regards to Maguire and others and hopes to visit in about eight months if conditions permit.
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Matamonas
Mexico
Farnen
N. Maguire
John
Richard ‘Homes
Besty
Isaac Bowers
Sis
Lima
Ramsin
Matamosas
Cyrus
MacCollan
Gulf
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Zere
Wencchtas
Jesse J. Recinger
Ancrena
Maguire
Bowers
Smithsonian Site Chosen To Court Knowledge For City
A Washington correspondent reports the president has selected a tract between Th street and the Potomac for the Smithsonian Institution. The nearly 100 acre parcel fronts the Capitol, with views toward the White House and other landmarks. The piece, cleared of trees, is to host a grand university-like complex funded by James Smithson’s bequest, aiming to spread science, learning, and liberal enlightenment across the nation’s capital.
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New York Herald
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Lresident
Stegents
Th Street
Potomac
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ile Tharches
George Washington Parke Custis
Kim
Remberhead
Ageluater
Mits
Sarbericy
Academus
Abnerva
Ula Bunysu
Ajax
Perio
Smithsonian
Old Smithson
Egypt
Major Mingoo and Lient Ehran Arrive in Washington for Funeral
Remains arrived in Washington aboard the Wth to be escorted in state to the Ballou More for a ceremonial funeral. Extensive preparations underway for a grand parade and commemorative events honoring the fallen soldiers of the Republic. Boston papers report national honors and volunteer regiments may be formed, with five companies expected to accompany the procession.
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Mingoo d
Lientehran
Washington City
Wth
Jackson
Ion
Malis
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