Alten County township meetings and tribute to fallen volunteer Trogar
In Alten County a Saturday meeting schedule is listed for the 14th and a County Convention on the 18th at 9 A M. Samuel A Baxter and Daniel Bowers are licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court. A memorial for Prederick Traegar of the Gt Olio Valley recalls his brave service in the war, his death at sea, and the sorrow of his family and friends in New Orleans and Alten County.
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Samuel A. Baxter
Legion of the Supreme Court
Lamasesiveday
Trogar
Allen County
Ciaciensti
Col. Mobe
Bartley
Brogis
Metancraa
Carsargo
Fred
Ballis
Hanor
Abe Ciupe
New
Ussesse
Progress of liberal principles in Europe and America
An essay praising liberal progress across nations, noting historic shifts from protective theories to modern reforms. It extols elective judiciary notions in New York, calls radicalism a defining age trait, and argues for reducing conservative checks to empower the people’s virtue and intelligence.
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Europe
America
Cr’ den
England
Patrivis Kor
Care
Iroa Raters
Philadelptia
Aed
Arsus
Taly Branthes
Cherch
Bavaria
Crade
Paris
Saze
New York
Agaio
Empire State
Wealth of Our Nation Questioned in Proposals for Tariff Reform
An 1840 snapshot compares labor in agriculture and industry to argue against protective duties. It cites 3,717,766 tons handled by non agriculture sectors and 791,545 in manufacturing, urging advocates of tariffs to justify taxation as benefiting all, not just farmers, while noting manufacturers’ prosperity may be waning.
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Asust
General Taylor and the Presidential Question
A editorial reply argues Gen Taylor will not be a party candidate and warns on party pledges. It questions his availability and stance on democratic support, free trade, and Mexican policy, urging clear declarations on key figures and timeframes to avoid federalist manipulation.
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Taylor
Gen. Taylor
Tartar
Federsius
el Democracy
Tavis
Cen Te Gerwin
Cilley
Davis
Confort
Mexico
Democ
Federal Party
Liie
Federsichs
President's Tour Draws Crowds to Northern Cities
Amid a lengthy visit, tea pointed figures and civic leaders welcomed the president with large crowds. Philadelphia and other centers showcased strong military and civic voices as officials prepared for a brief but pointed public appearance.
Monarchy in Mexico Topic Sparks Federal Debate
The Loudville Journal argues the U S should welcome a monarchy in Mexico as stability and protections for our government rights, criticizing republican governance and federal logic. In Ohio, Grand Jury indictments name Judge Sam Clark over license violations, while volunteers from the 1st Ohio Regiment return home amid high emotion and public reception.
Independence Day Celebration at Westminster Meeting
The anniversary of independence was celebrated at Westminster in this county on the third. Rufus Cosica presided as president with Captain Moses Patterson as president and Dr. Andrew McClure and others as vice presidents. G W Andrews of Lima gave the oration and a resolution was adopted to publish the proceedings in the Lime Argue and Lima Reporter and to supply copies of the oration. The meeting adjourned.
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Westminster
Rufus Cosica Esq
Moses Fatterson
Patterson
Andrew McClure
Michal Lestherman
S. L. Wett
Rufus Castes Esq
West
Sullivan
G. W. Andrews Esq
Lima
Beyang
Andrews
Noses Patterson
Prest. M. Leatuezuaz
T R. Coates
L. Watts
Epidemic Worries Vera Cruz Residents
The Voemito outbreak devastates Vera Cruz with violence centered in the city among foreign residents. The Medical Board notes very few deaths from the disease among the enemy while the San Juan d'Ulioa garrison remains entirely free from it.
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Vera Cruz
San Juan d’Ulioa
Reinforcements Reach Army With New Regiments
The 10th and 16th infantry totaling 2830 men and the 34 dragoons with 730 men have arrived at Metamora en route to Gen. Taylor's camp. An Ohio regiment and Indiana and Illinois troops will reach Breton in about ten days, all bound for Monterey. Majors Wall and Giddings seek authority in Washington to raise a battalion of volunteers from recently disbanded Ohio regiments.
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Metamores
Wall
Giddings
Ohio
Washington
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Towns and Press Debate
The piece notes July Fourth celebrations at See 10 Westminster Wapaukonneita Allentown and other spots, but none in Lime due to economy jealousy and big feeling. It criticizes a local hospital for omitting Gen Scott’s proclamation to Mexicans and mocks Whig papers while praising abstention. The Connecticut legislature votes against abolishing capital punishment, deeming hanging preferable for some cases.
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Westminster
Wapaukonneita
Allentown
de Sieubinville Hosil
Gen. Scott
Cadis Sentinel
Anti-Rent Violence Escalates Across New York District
The Anti-Rent district outrages grow bolder daily with robberies and murder attempts increasing. The text condemns the Federal party and mocks Joke Young as governor, accusing them of harming the people.
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New York
Federal Party
Senator Corwin Pursues Monterey Massacre Suspect
In Dayton last Monday Senator Corwin sought the soldier who killed the women at Monterey. He failed to find him among Dayton’s men and reportedly swallowed up the Indiana volunteers. If successful, a new feather would adorn his plume as he vows to hunt down the shooter.
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Corwin
Our City
Purmat
Monterey
Dayton
Indiana
Seaator
RITCH E AND THE WHIGS IN THE UNION CRITICISM
The Washington Union article compares Whigs of 1647 with Federalists of 1812 and claims modern Whiggery aligns with ancient Federalism. It cites quotes from Federal papers and Whig papers to argue a unity of parties across eras in opposition to current war policy. The piece notes public reactions and editorial positions.
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Washington Union
Amius
Cin
Chronicle
Opposton
Uwon
Foreign items show royal separation and European upheaval
The Queen and King of Spain live apart amid divorce rumors as royal politics shift. Foreign powers push to pacify Portugal amid a revolutionary wave. Bavaria, Tuscany, and Sardinia consider liberal reforms, while Italian crowds demand papal and Austrian reforms. Grain prospects in Germany and Egypt rise, with naval and trade tensions across the Ionian and Mediterranean theaters.
Return of Ohio Troops Sparks Cincinnati Welcome
From the Army news arrives via Inez noting the 1st Ohio regiment has returned and was received with great enthusiasm in Cincinnati. The 2d Ohio were at New Siteans on the 16th and may be home in a few days.
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Inez
1St Ohio
Cincinnati
2D Ohio
New
More Volunteers Arrive With Steamer Thomas Jefferson
The Cin. Enquirer notes the steamer Thomas Jefferson reached at 3 am with Lieut. Col. Weller Captains Long Ramsey and Moore Lieuts Kritchner and Howad and multiple companies of Rifles Mecheny Guards Cede Dayton German Dayton Butler Boys and others of the 1st regiment The Albatros was expected then arrived with Cadets Captain J S Armstrong and a Cadet company About 120 men from the 1st Ohio regiment arrived as well The report also cites the Baltimore Sun and Mississippi and Ohio River papers and includes a Vera Cruz letter.
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Thomas Jefferson
Col. Weller
Long
Ramsey
Moore
Kritchner
Howad
Iat Rifles
Cede Deyton
Press
P. S
Albatros
J. 8. Armatrong
Ohio Regiment
Attack on Mexican Guerillas Near Vera Cruz
Reported action details a Mexican guerrilla assault on a Vera Cruz bound wagon train. The attack damaged wagons and subsistence wagons, with 30 killed and 40 wagons destroyed while specie wagons escaped. Major reinforcements and naval reports accompany the chaotic narrative.
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Ttht
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Puebla
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