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Newspaper

Lima Argus

Location

Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1848

Page

2

Meral Taylor and the Native Americans

The Ohio Statesman discusses Meral Taylor and Native American support, citing a New York Tribune piece by “nichieu” and arguing Taylor is not a native. It critiques Native involvement in Taylorism, cites demonstrations from Boston to Richmond, and notes political reactions in New York and Philadelphia. The piece comments on Catholic and naturalized voters, and mentions financial markets and immigration policy in the broader context.

Taylor Fleet Mansel Ad Republican Warbington New York Tribune Nichelieu Gen. Tayton Cas Heston Richmond Boston Fanncil Hall Deagnorx Massachussetts United State New York Philadelphia Pergy Sxex Swern United States Brotherly Fore Arrisburgh Thomas D. Groven Tee Goth Virginia Clay W. S. Ancun General Taylor St. Paul Preident SiPs Gexeuxy Seria ix Ife

Return of Troops From Vera Cruz With Despatches

The U S transport steamship Portland arrived from Vera Cruz with about 350 of the 13th infantry and convalescents. The Rhode Island waited for sea with the remainder of that regiment. Lieut Gardiner of the 17th infantry carried despatches and the ratified treaty. The Orizaba garrison of about 1,000 strong, under Col Bankhead, embarked at Vera Cruz. Captain Lee and other Scott staff members were aboard. General Patterson and General Marshall divisions expected at Vera Cruz soon.

Mexico New Oleans Picaydue Portland Yucatan Gardiner 17Th Infantry Washington Orizaba Bankhead 13Th Infantry Alabama Vera Cruz Heroine Mopang Massachusetts Mobile Lee General Patterson General Marshall Kearny General Worth Michigan Cordova United States Messra Sever Clifford

Sword breaking honor and Cass support rally in 1848

The letter from Wa Wins of Adams Township defends General Cass amid accusations he did not break his sword at the Detroit pickets. Wins recalls Cass’s leadership and affection for his men, urging Cass and Butler as the choice for president, while attacking rival writers in the Zanesville Aurora. The piece also notes sympathy for Cass among 1812 veterans and references broader northern politics.

Zanesville Aurora Federskxn Lewis Cass Hull Esq. Wills Cass Zaxesville Aurora: Sun Zanesville McArtherland Lewis Cx Brock McArthur Detroit Colonel Cass Butler

Editorial reflections on political shifts and local court matters

A humorous satirical piece notes the Supreme Court's actions and delays in a local cash office dispute, recognizing that Mr. Neuman remains in office. It mocks voter expectations, laments party changes since 1840, and forecasts a political rally. it surveys Democratic and Whig currents, urging support for Weiler amid crowd scenes and campaign promises.

Treaaurer Allen County Supreme Court Jacobs Newman Esse Edvisenett Profi E.molumente Neuman

The Slavery Propagandists and Political Bets

The text portrays Southern politicians defending slavery expansion with caustic rhetoric. It notes Calhounnae’s response to Taylor pledges and accuses Whig leaders of using fear of slaveholding to back the Wilmot Proviso, illustrating factional tensions over slavery policy.

Why Join Calhoun Opposes Gen Cass Opinion

An 1838 style political fragment argues why Calhounites oppose General Cass. It notes Whigs should read the Wilmot Prov and form inferences. The text mentions Colburn as a Taylor faction leader prior to the Taylor nomination and frames the political split.

C. Calhoun Gen. Cass Wilmot Colbr Taylor

Cass policy praised as most adroit plan to limit slavery

The article critiques Gen. Cass policy, arguing it is the cleverest method yet devised to disfranchise and degrade the South by proposing that territorial residents vote on slavery before statehood. It notes Mexican slavery is nonexistent there and residents oppose it, citing Charlestown and a New Orleans meeting context with vague references to political figures and upcoming events.

Cass Ferney Department Mexico United States Charlston South Carolina Mercury

Democratic Campaign Rhetoric and Whig Critique in 1818

A verbose political broadside arguing that democracy rests on citizen virtue and self government. It contrasts the Democrats with the Whigs, condemns wealth and court favoritism, mocks declarations of policy, and ridicules rival leaders including references to General Taylor. The piece uses sharp, satirical invective and calls for continued adherence to democratic principles.

John Adams Ee Gannot

Barnburners Convention Nomination For Van Buren Proclaimed

At Union New York on June 23 the Barnburners met after adjournment. A signed Illinois letter urged Martin Van Buren for President with a pledge to defeat the slave power in 1848. A motion to nominate President and Vice President passed by acclimation with Van Buren named for President and Henry Dodge of Wisconsin for Vice President.

Illnois Martin van Buren Viva Voice Henry Dodge Wisconsin

Van Buren Poised for Nomination After Convention

The second despatch notes confidence that Martin Van Buren will accept the nomination despite a private life pledge read by Benjamin F. Butler. A large finals meeting followed with addresses by Marcus Morton and Taylor of Cincinnati. The convention urged free soil access to public lands at surveying costs and adjourned after outlining a campaign plan.

Martin van Buren Benjamin F. Butler Marcus Morton Taylor Cincinnati

General Cass Butler pledge tones in Democratic revival

A era of strong political fervor sweeps the nation after the Democratic National Convention. Inside comments from exedited sources reveal heated opinions on the ordinance of 87 and a favoring shift toward Cass and Butler, amid party leaders’ perceived manipulations.

Fragmented 19th Century Political Dabble On Slavery and Nominations

A garbled colonial era dispatch covers Gen Butler and Gen Taylor clashes in newspaper chatter. It notes Alabama support for Cass and Butler, mentions Granville Sarta and Wa Illinois as presidential and vice presidential picks, and reports bitter Congress talk over the Oregon Territorial bill and slavery. Whig meetings repudiated Taylor while Ohio editors lean different.

Congress Oregon Territorial Koun Mexico

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Ohio Statesman Meral Taylor Wall Street Perth Fillmore Nee Gen Greeley Treland Ardrain America Crverestos S. C Campeachy Ielanchely New Orleans Manter Yepanal Mitchell H. Nichols Gen.l. William C. Butler Kentucky Ohio John EB. Weller Treasurers Harrison Giessenphad Weiler Slavery Propagandists Als. Calhounnea Saylor Ges Tayloe Plantaton Bette Beart Mr. Washburn Blonday Manin van Bo Baro Gorness Ragor CIA New Sed Will Seeep Ola Zac National Intelligencer Gen Taylor Gen. Taylor Gen. Teylor Zac Murrah GhipZek Murrah Whitey Nurrah Gales Jhug Lurrai Barnburners' Convention Union N. Y Gunter Ald Zack Exop Cin. Eng Democratic Nations Convention Jadinna Greanvelle Heralit W. 9. Butler State Journal Alanama Pennisslvanian la Fayette Ala Nomishees Pennsylvania Gran Sarta W Wiasaan S. Wa Ilinois Jesse Ashtabula Ohio State Journal Mr. Nichols Plesse Wan. Armatenng Cougecn Wwe Seger Creek Day Bast Jane Jom Von Cel i.Motts
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