Independent Whig Flourish Sparks Kenton County Feud
Fragmentary 1816 era letters reveal a heated clash in Hardin County between factions aligned with the Independent Whig and the central clique. The missives attack manipulation of court, press, and elections, while praising local figures and urging reform and new papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eekly News
Kenton
Ohio
Hardin
Aslave
Hardin Gonery
Sara
Couries
Sefer
Tbry
Strona
Jecia
Thompson
Newa
Herdia County
Ove
Smith
A Foolish Motion on War Finances and Slavery Limits
Washington correspondent critiques Mr Preston Kirgs proposal to grant 90000,000 to the President with Wilmot proviso, urging Missouri compromise terms be observed. discusses democracy divisions, Mexican territories, peace, possible statehood, and opposition to appointing a Lieutenant General role for military Mexico.
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Washington
The
Statesman
Preston Kirg
New York
Ve. Wilmot
Congress
Ghuighed
Ibag
Mexico
Speace
Benton Waa
Evd
Expedition letters from Monterey 1846 describe siege and retreat
A officer’s missive from Camp near Monterey reports Taylor and Worth leading about 1000 troops from Saltillo to seize Monterey on September 16 1846. The city shows a growing whitewashed facade with a grand cathedral amid stone buildings. Descriptions cover the route over narrow valleys past mountains and defences near Saltillo and San Luis Potosi, with notes on supplies water wood mules and hardships. Santa Anna’s forces are cited with 23050 troops as the Mexicans resist. the letter argues for more troops to pressure the cities and end the war swiftly while warning of terror and vulnerability in captured towns.
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Topler
Monterey
Nexwo
Saltillo
Taylor
Worth
Sana
Gea Worth
Norte
Sorship
Manteny
Sulasta
Salida
Archer Couth
S. Monterey
Erty
San Lusa Potosi
Gra
Lam
Santa Aynais
Ampudia
Castal
Reysel
le Geld
Batile
Tampilo
Caprune
Pauuaa
Woor—Seizues
Brous—Paesent Reshion
Tametco
Carrune
New Ailess
Brazos Semuezo
New Orleans
Lear
Tampico
H. M Johnson
Fashion
Garison
Alabama Regiment of Volunteers
Paterson
Motemores
Thomas
Tennessee Cavalry
Shields
Tempac
Patteron
Rio Grande
Stone
Keshana
San Juan
Gaytors
Comargo
Camargo
Wool
Yeatman
Dis Caplina
Pernaa
San Lei Potosi
Mexico
Gen
Gen Toy
Paras
Seial
Indana
Amo
Saltitle
Santa Anna
Saludy
San Saw Potras
Cap
Ventoren
Porras
Solutio O Matamoris
P Sete
Commad
Sen Luise Potwar
Victoris
Teigge
Gol
PLP
Victora
Quinnan
Capa
San Luis Potosi
Santo Anns
Ramos
Canales
Iis Sancheres
Butler
Mekce
Kentucky Regiment
Cersico
Uept Wills
Stine
Vier
Marshal
Canargo
McClung
Letter from a distinguished Democrat backs Governor bid
A Statesman letter by Col Tod expresses firm resolve to run for Governor again in 1845. He pledges steady support and organizational work. The piece asserts his sincerity and loyalty to the party, aiming to drive the national campaign forward.
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B.zettey
Col
Tod
1 Pedeval Ag
Retaliation, War News, and Ship Losses Reported
A long 1840s era news digest describes raids, troop movements and weather in Mexico and Texas. It notes Mexican cavalry attacks near Tampico repelled by U.S. forces, reinforced garrisons, and planned winter campaigns under Gen Wool and Gen Patterson. It also covers Union navy losses from the Somers squall, praising officers and crew for saving fourteen lives and highlighting cross‑allied solidarity.
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Navy Department
Semmes Feperta
Bocy
Enztab
Washington Union
Brother Jonathan and the origin of Yankee lore
Reported from an aged informer in Norwich Corner, the piece recounts how General Washington, planning Massachusetts defense, sought to deter the British with prepartions and the governor of Connecticut, Jonathan Trumbull, advised consulting Brother Jonathan. It traces the term Yankee to the colonies and notes Camden Democrat reports on Isaac Mickie’s steam engine prototype and electric ignition for powder, plus other late 18th century notes.
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York
Jackson
Kuaney
Thao
Washington
Jeachlee
Jonathan
United States
Norwich
Esus St Wag
Ty Jan
Messachusetts
Orcenian
Jonathan Trambul
Deo
Jaenthan
Yaokee
Jousthan
England
Maname Vaivance
Camden Democrat
Isaac Mickie
Phila Keystase
Ind
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Liwa Argus
Me H, Mahuls, Alitom
Taway
Me. Edgerton
State Senate
Messrs. Metcalf and
Ilines
House of Representatives
Senate
Hamar
Moses Ho
Hardin County
Alexandag Thompson
Rom Wea
Thet
Gros
Otters
Mioeers
Payo
Nove Teta
Melsachs
Fea
STE Regisre
Bas
Reames
B. Beaters
Mr. Flenton
Pes
Ioyn
Xual
Ross Estate
Caneen
Lalbumanny
Ccmueng
Cove
Lowe Tone
Spring
Mieste
Charohere & Hage
Dayton
Cocinneu
Springfeld
Macy
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