Propriety of the Argus at One Year
A 1947 notice from M H Nichols reflecting on the Argus ownership for a year. It laments federal harassment and heavy paper debts. It requests subscribers and office readers settle yearly accounts, noting desk checks for those paying at the office and urging fulfillment of promised support to avoid embarrassment.
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Argue
Belize
Tha
North West
Ef Fonda
Eng-Oiler
Crreate
Sha
Evort of the Auditor of State and Public Debates
The piece reviews the 1846 state tax levy and bank capital, noting mills on the dollar and capital values. It comments on the Auditor Woods report, state finances, and calls for stronger county boards of equalization while touching on press politics and Democratic-Federalist tensions.
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Woods
Hisself
Federatists
Isa
Sersge
Bank Cspital
County Boards of Equalization
A Fair Proposal About Frederik Douglass Fund Then in England
A racial reform tale notes Douglass escaping to England, gaining sympathy from nobility and public figures. It reports English plans to raise funds for him and other enslaved people in the United States, including a penny per slave scheme potentially totaling about 60 thousand dollars. The Albany Argus is cited, joking that such a penny for white slaves could rival Cheops’ pyramid.
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Douglass
Menter
England
John Bull
United States
Messares
King Land
Frederik Douglass
Ohio Legislature Debates on Racial Policy and Treasury Bills
Dec 29 to 31 Senate and House actions cover bills on race related land leasing enforcement, tax and school loan amendments, and a resolution honoring Gen Meamar. Debates reference President’s Message and Federal policy delays. A motion to adjourn and compositions of committees follow mixed votes and notices of new state officers.
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Senate
Ohio
Ewing
House
Reeme‘lin
Tra Pg Bank Capitol
State Tetocks
Yoodley
Wee
Ohio Volunteers
Lad
Meamar
Hamaz
Privateering and Mexican affairs dominate U.S. dispatches
The Norma from Havana brings Mexican dates and reports on Santa Anna's government, army strength, and war preparations. Descriptions cover treasury levies on church property, military fortifications, conscription, and public sentiment. Dispatches note San Luis Potosi politics, cabinet changes, and US naval activity near Vera Cruz and Tampico.
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Mexico
Havana
Norma
Ellis
New York
Vera Cruz
Fampico
Chihuahua
Santa Anna
San Luis Putoss
Jate
Yucaten
Anton Haze Y Tamanz
Sitte
Juan N. Abboste
Monte
Istaver
Canalizo Ia
England
Puela
Guadaxara
Michoacan
Cayres
Durangy
Ateamer
Capitol
San Luis Potos
Mt Ce
San Luis
San Diego
Trascala
Arc
Sudiers
Iva
Entius
Asus
Ines
Santa Annal
Santos
Cagte
Canous Paints
Santa Anne
Tampico
United Steves Vetsee
Ind Uc
Pereree
United States
Jess Potomac
Anton Dbavearda
Florsa Ri Ners
Death of General Hanna Reported in Monterey News
The Monterey news recalls the loss of General Hanna a trusted Polk appointee from Louisville to Monterey. It notes livid praise for his talents and leadership, and expresses universal regret. The piece closes with a prayer for his family’s comfort.
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Cinamnati Linguirer
Monterdy
Monterey
Thomas L. Hamer
Artor
Hanna
Mr. Polk
Mottersy
Comical Yankee cider wager stories in New Orleans satire
The New Orleans Picayune recalls a humorous tale of a Yankee with the town’s only cider barrel charging ten cents a glass. A bet leads to a second vendor offering cider for half, and a swap creates a mimic duel as both try to outdo each other in a crowded tavern setting.
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New Orleans Picayune
Death of Gen Erastus Root in New York
Gen Erastus Root dies in New York on Thursday the 24th of the month at the age of 72. The Albany Argus lauds his long public career as a Democrat turned Whig with service as Assemblyman senator congressman and tax commissioner. The piece notes his influence in debates and legislation, mentions positions on Mexican and Ireland issues, and references Bishop Hughes and the state Auditor’s report.
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Erastus Root
Root
New York
Lausg&e
Democrats
Liam Poston
Legisistor
The New Orleans Delta News From Brazos and Monterey
Letters from Brazos Santiago dated December 26 1846 report varied naval activity and troop movements. The U S steamer Gopher foundered with 50 lives saved. wrecks and gales pushed ships aground. Maj Arthur bearer of dispatches arrived aboard McKim while Gen Taylor planned movement toward Victoria with about 1500 men. Generals Twiggs Wool Worth and Santa Anna figures appear in shifting commands and local skirmishes near Tampico Monterey and Victoria.
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Ohesne
McKim
Picayune Hae
Ace Couns
Monterey
Quatermaster’s Department
Virginia
Brazos
Tampico
Liegt
Cal Ruske
Sx Companies
Alabama
Cineinatis
U.S
James Cage
Ith
General Shivine
Lumsden
The
Picayune
Sneizy
Jin Tive
de Rosiget
John R Thompson
Ael
Ivy
Lamedon
Lemon
Brazos Santiaco
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Maj
Arthur Bearer
Deepatches
Taylor
Hanet
Victora
Victoria
San Luis Potosi
Alcaide
Caliente
Wool
Paria
Gen. Worth
Salluto
J Tus
Col
Raley
Mos Ve Morales
Burlow
de Santa Anna
Saluite
San Lug Motos
Spiking Their Guns and Political Picks in 1946 News
The Cin Inquirer notes Charley May silencing the Mexican battery at Resaca de la Palma and cites a presidential message, while the Hardin County News backs Wate of Laces County for Secretary of State and Ackerman for Attorney General. It mentions party sacrifice, North West leaders, and talk of new territories and statehood.
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Cin. Inquirer
Charley May
Resaca Dela Palma
Congresa
Hardin County
Wate
Laces
Beng
Hfelow-cuzen
John J. Ackermem
Dahon Swewhage
Cocamon
Deat Cimiun
Wiy
North West
Aultda
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Evort
Auditor OF State
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Mexco
Faivrgia Evans
Senate of Jows
Lewa
Statesman
Abs
Mr. Moros
Ohio Legislature
Federaliat
Bern
Asteers
Perpeme
Iseaing
Jettera
Edornia
Botto Vento
Juan d’Ulloa
San Miguel
Vera Crozance
Chihuahut
Laradera
James McGuilin
Henry Connelly
Fravessco
Bfr
Connelly
New Mexico
Kearny
Cutrorom
Gol. Doniphan
Fl Paso del Norte
Savages
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Indians
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