War talk and the Mexican conflict in Congress debate
Fragmentary speech excerpts from 1846 debate in the U.S. House include attacks on Mexico and President Polk, defense of war measures, and cries for constitutional restraint. Contributors reference editorials from New York Tribune, Ohio Journal, Boston Atlas, and New York Governor Bebl o, arguing over responsibility for the Mexican War and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
House OF Representatives
New York Tribune
Hidtealf
Mexico
Sit
Heaven
Hell
Carth
Petriotenbrother Gardiner
Osgood and
Parsh
New York
Thane
Ilind
Thas
Poonte
United Bites
Ohio State Journal
Siac
Polk
Teho
Uhey
Boston Atlas
Meairo
Debate Over War Support and Ohio Black Laws
A fragmentary account shows a North Carolina representative arguing over war funding and party loyalties. The talk shifts to Ohio black laws, repeal debates, and the impact on free Negroes, schools, and voting, with references to Governor Virginia and regional political tensions.
Debate Over Free Negroes and Slavery Echoes in State Forum
A heated speech argues for removing free Negroes from states and colonizing them elsewhere, contrasting Ohio's governor with northern policies. The speaker recalls John Randolph's manumitted household and warns of abolitionist invasion, urging impeachment and referencing the Mexican War. The tribute to fallen soldiers, including Hamer, frames the conflict at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Govenor
Ibie
Free States
West
Tam
Siaias
John Randolph
Virginie
Rio Grande
Monterey
Ringgold
Hamer
Honer Noder
Onioj
Boonise
Great Price Reductions at Hidmes and Johnson Store
Advertises a large sale by Hidmes and Johnson with 25 percent off spring prices. Promises ready pay buyers discounts and a wide selection of goods including wine and dress goods at lower cash-store prices.
Brandreth Pills Promote Quick Home Relief in Allen County
Public notice warns that Brandreth Pills must be kept at home for immediate use at first signs of sickness. It claims rapid relief for bowels and stomach, with guarantees of efficacy when used per directions, and lists only approved Allen County Ohio distributors. The notice cautions against unauthorized sellers and brands Brandreth pills as counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Ohio
F. Hubbard
Lins
David Crall
Wastminetee
Anderson and Jacobs Offer Cheap Goods and Furniture
Advertises a broad stock from Fault and winter Goods to woollen shawls and bonnet s. Claims goods stolen direct from manufacturers and promises lower prices than rivals. Mentions groceries hardware cutlery leather hats cabinet furniture including coffins, with cash at par and payment in kind. Lima notices date November 10 1846 and September 1816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Jacobs
Emai
Lima
Linn
Old Court House
Holmes & Johnson
British
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WM. Sawyer
United States
Acre
Bebl
Congress
Union
Gore
Centlemen
Mexco
Tavior
England
Nota
North Carolan
Moogh
Wathise Haauge
Giddings
Sawyer
Mr Root
Mr. S
Troah
Soucenpeed
Boweting College
Finn
Mrc
Root
Bebi
St. Mary's Sr
Mr. Beby
Bebdmere
Mercer
Unio
Olio
Orin
Hidmes & Johnson
Court Mouse
F. H. Binkley
Allen
Nefi
We Hk
Attorneys AT Law
Jedicial Ciren
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