From Mexico to Puebla a chaotic and wary war dispatch
Direct advices dated June from Mexico City and Puebla describe Gen. Scott awaiting Cadwallader and Pillow reinforcements. Reports detail fortifications around the capital, political maneuvering for peace, censorship hindering news, and a tense debate in Congress about negotiations with the United States.
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de Picayone
Mexico
Pusbia
Scott
Cadwellader
Pillow
Pot
Cadwallader
Paeite
Kendall
Sdexico
Senta Anna
Gan Scorr
Sufta Anna
Gyeri
Uis Luss
Stee
Utica
Puebla
Moses
Barcard & Callahan
Pueblo
Lica
Buiton
3D Artillery
Alvarez
Atixco
el Alonitor
Repulsheana
Seat
Cospa
Cuotula
Linle
Lutore
Bens
Io Macy
Iran
Editorial correspondence from the Picayune 1847 Pacific border dispatch
The letter writes of press crackdowns in Mexico with Santa Anna’s move against liberty and threats against editors. It notes Acapulco and San Luis, appointments and dismissals, and skepticism about honesty in government. It cites Gen Taylor’s Monterey orders and reports on troop movements toward Catorce and San Luis Potosi with Mexican papers boasting of campaigns against rebels.
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Swat
Santa
Ife
Congress
Scot
Santa Anna
Lim
Scott
Picayune
Persia
Mexico
Cayiolare
Alliaco
el ‘Asional
Santa Aone
Senor Sojo
Lorra
Viconte Romero
Justice
Eznital
Taylor
Monterey
Mary
Hs Arty
Catorce
D.zixcn
San Lure Meny
Diario del Severas
Monntey
San Luis
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FI ndlay Bank Seeks Fund to Meet County Project
In Findlay, Hancock County citizens hear plans for a new financial venture to establish a fund supporting local industry and public works. Officials promise steady profits to back community projects despite notes of caution about costs and future guarantees.
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Findlay
Kincock
Ctizens
India
Sthenaider
USA
Snel
Argus Ad Agent Listed for Philadelphia Office
rE W. Carr of 840 North 4th Street Philadelphia is named the authorized Agent of the Argus to obtain advertisements.
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Re. W. Carr
North 4Th
St. Philadelphia
The
Argus
Allen County Meeting Notices and Volunteer Warrants
Allen County lists township meetings set for Saturday the 14th of August and a county convention on August 18. It notes volunteers returning from the watchdog chosen buses with government adjustments and warrants for lead procured free of charge by application to the undersigned in the Court House, Lima. Signed by Rose & Bliss, July 20, 1847.
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Stoveluck A. MA
Howe
Lima
Allen
Imbecility and Slander Defenses Quarreled in Court
The passage criticizes the imbecility charge as baseless rhetoric and defends Moses Newman ESQUIRE, arguing he is suited to prosecute slander suits. It defines an imbecile as one who progresses from youth to baldness while accumulating follies, with habits of beer, lechery, and deceit, ending in a paralysed hand from falsehoods.
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Moses
Newman
The Great Chicago Convention and Its Political Purpose
The Chicago convention convened on the fifth list with Bates of Missouri as president. Resolutions argued for implied powers and bank support, while Cass, Benton, and Wright wrote on River and Harbor improvements. The gathering appeared partisan, a Federalist caucus aimed at presidential prospects, not constitutional reform.
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Chicago
Nmmed Bates
Missouri
Cass
Benton
Wright
Wealth of the County Prediction for a Healthier Summer
The article notes a belief that this coming summer will be healthier than the previous two. It cites fewer fever cases and fever-related ailments, attributing the improvement to a less dry and hot season than past years, and suggests this will ease distress during the summer.
Currency questions and Boer War views in remnants
The text laments counterfeit currency and mentions hoarded specie moving to Indiana and Michigan. It references Col. Humphrey Morsiail of the Remtacks Cavalry and Gen. Wool, praising him as the hero of Boers views, in a garbled wartime fragment.
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Indiana
Michigan
Bank
Humphrey Morsiail
Remtacks
Gen
Wool
Rampohiec and Cantresg Delegation Shaped in Alibera
Fragmented report notes two members elected to Cantresg in Alibera and a congressional delegation from New Hanagetare. It mentions reactions from dani co and a reappointment for General Lane as Brigadier General, with uncertain local support and broader implications.
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F. Detalsie
Cantresg
Alibera An? Cresia
Congressunal
New Hanagetare
Dani Co
Reinforcements Reported Strengthening Gen Scott in Mexico
Generals Scott and Tayfer defend against claims of insufficient reinforcements. Latest Vera Cruz reports indicate thousands more troops joined Scott’s command, with a 600 marine corps unit en route. Regiments are being raised from Illinois Ohio Louisiana and Georgia as embarks for Vera Cruz continue.
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Mexico
Congress
Vera Cruz
Thiere
Scott
Gel Hughs
Ilinois
Ohio
Louisiana
Georgia
New Orleans
Doniphan
Scot
Sim
American Clergyman’s Bitter Mexican War Rebuke
A Boston Courier correspondent from Ogdensburg recalls a clergyman who loudly favors war and wishes Americans in Mexico to die. In a party with Englishmen he proclaims anti American sentiment, is rebuked for lacking decency, and falls silent from that moment, as no one wishes to communicate with him.
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Boston Courier
Ogdensberg
Mexico
Warnanc
Theo
Convention of free negroes plan emigration to Liberia
The Louisville Courier notes the Colonization Society will dispatch several free colored men from Kentucky to visit the colony in November for a 12 month study of its condition and prospects. Cities Lexington Maynville Danville and Richmond will each designate a representative. funds are raised to cover travel and stay, with report back to constituents. The free negroes law approved the plan and will send one of their number.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Liberia
Colonization Society
Lixington
Maynville
Danville
Richmond
Wen
Money Making Machines at Fiainfield Bank Scandal
The New York Merchants and Tredeamen's Journal reports on the Fiainfield Bank explosion aftermath, noting a circulation of 145126 dollars in 11000 cash and real estate. It critiques views on bankers and lending, contrasting old notions of debtors with modern practices of brokered loans and ambitious money handling.
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New York
Tredeamen
Fiainfield Bank
Tankerr Wan
Doug
Licking Hangers Arrive in New Orleans En Route to War
A spirited unit described as cavatrs or soldiers arrives in New Orleans on the National dated the 7th. Report notes their inspection of equipment and marching presence, led by Captain Duncan. They are slated to depart for the seat of war on Tuesday, with mentions of Ohio connections.
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Mexico
Santa Anna
Antericns
Anzious
New Orleans
National
Napoleoe
Duncan
Sone
Ohio
The Angel Serial Continues in Graham Magazine
The column promotes Graham Magazine with a promotional note on continuing The Angel and other serialized romances. It invites notices and offers large advertising privileges, promising readers access to new stories, portraits of talent, and opportunities to profit from old works through the magazine’s pages.
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Graham
Tre
Letter From Gen Taylor Refutes Candidacy Doubts
The Troy Daily Post prints Gen Taylor’s May 29 1847 reply from Monterey addressing Lansingburgh readers. He declines party candidacy, favors private life, and says only the people’s will could place him in the presidency. The Albany Argus notes the letter clarifies prior signals and authenticity amid the Signal flags discussion.
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Troy Daily Post
Taylor
Citzeg
Lansingburgh
Army of Occupation
Camp
Monterey
Tatton
Genaral U.S. Anny
Albany Argus
Hes
Priests Must Be Married in Greek Church Says Lecturer
In a Thursday lecture, Ante Celibacy, D. noted that Greek Church priests are required to be married men and that a priest’s office ends when his wife dies until he remarries. He cited scripture stating a bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife, and contrasted with Armenian practice extending to priests being fathers.
Royal Taste: Afsien Envoys Compliment Queen of Spain
Royal taste notes export of compliments to the young Queen of Spain from Aling in Afsien. A fanciful request seeks a experimental gift carrier including a pair of inegpressities and a cocked hat with tails and a long gold bead. The piece laments poetry as life’s solace and suggests publishing such poetry in newspapers.
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Baera View
The
Cincinnati Riles
Aling
Afsien
Spain
Lady's National Magazine Digest of August Features
The August issue highlights improvements in dressmaking and needlework with careful guidance. Primrose sections emphasize decor, domestic skills, and practical tips for home management, reflecting the era’s genteel female readership.
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Lady's National Magazine
Menthes
Primot
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