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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1848
Page
2
English and French dispatches report the insurrection in Paris quelled after days of violent street fighting. Government forces under Cavaignac repelled rebels, captured thousands, and restored order with a harsh crackdown. The Archbishop of Paris was killed near the advancing lines, and widespread executions followed amid political reshuffling.
Translated Siglo dispatches describe barricades in the capital and violent outbreaks. National Guard losses, prisoner violence, and mutterings of a broader revolt are reported alongside arrests and military movements toward Leon and other locations.
Report from Matamoras to the 24th recounts rapid troop evacuations along the Rio Grande, with dragoon units under Major Granam and Captain Ruc xen reaching Camargo and Santa Fe. Regiments including Nash Carolina volunteers and Texas Rangers are reorganized or discharged, while Lipan and Wacoe Indians seized horses near Grandechy. Mexican orders push Americans to register, and mining ventures near San Sabe River spark investor interest.
The Auglaize County Convention and primary meetings are set for Saturday next the 20th instant. The Congressional Convention is planned for Friday the 11th of August at Sec. 10.
The piece argues Federal party bias toward pro slavery Calhounism and alleges Gen. Taylor pledged to Southern interests. It cites Al son letter and Signal editor views connected to the veto power and Wilmot Proviso. The article claims Northern critics misread Taylor’s letters but asserts he will veto the Proviso and oppose slavery expansion in new territory.
A fragmentary critique accusing Whig figures Chartey Ogle Andy Stewart and Col. Weller of falsehoods, speeches in Congress, and alleged misstatements about Treasury speculation and payments to Gen. Taylor. It cites K. McClelland’s rebuttals and argues the Democrats faced these claims, noting fabricated additions and double payments.
The Xenia Torch Light of the First Institute prints a call opposing Cass and Taylor, naming 732 dissenters mostly Whigs including Joshua Martin RB McBuarney G Gest J Winans and James Johnson. It argues Taylor cannot win Greene County and Cass will win Ollie’s vote. France news follows with grim battles and a note of government order.
News from New Orleans to the States reports most troops have left for their destination. The American government stays confident in quelling the Tamaulipas insurrection. Insurgents demand 2,000,000 dollars indemnity for losses along the Rio Grande boundary per the treaty between Mexico and the United States.
An 1848 notice from Teun reports the arrival of the 11th Regiment in Memphis. It mentions medical remedies and Dr. Drench of Millersburgh, with testimonials for Vernifuge from Pittsburgh and various health claims. The ad promotes medical products by B A Fansestrocs and Ard & Sanford at Public Square.
Congress moves slowly as Indian Appropriation passes both Houses and a three month pay extension for volunteers stalls in the House. Debate over the Missouri Compromise persists with Southern and Northern opposition, while Oregon votes against slavery and a four senator committee aims to craft a compromise plan.
The Federal Press accuses lies about volunteers politics while Circusmats Enquirer mocks the Louisville Journal. Reports claim Col Black's Pennsylvania Regiment had few Cass men and Major Wright's Massachusetts unit showed Taylor supporters, with mixed votes among crews and leaders.
The Fourth Ohio regiment reached Cincinnati on the 12th and was met by a crowd of about 12 000 citizens who escorted them to their destination. The 2d Ohio likely arrived the same day. No notice yet of the 86th Regiment in New Orleans. Indiana Whig papers discuss John McLean for president, while others say he shares slavery territory views with Gen Cass. Reports from Yucatan describe ongoing atrocities with Indians looting and burning toward Campeachy. Whites there are criticized for harsh pride.
The Charleston News prints an extract from a letter by Gen Myvayler, noting that previous declarations are his, condemning party lines, and questioning whether Gen Talat is retracing his steps. The piece hints at Whig party dynamics and the stance of an elderly veteran.
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