War Intelligence from the Mary Kingsland Dispatch
From the New Orleans Picayune May 1847 reports on Mexican events during the war. Messrs. Kendal, Borland, Gaines and Rogers freed in Mexico City, with Walker’s riflemen skirmishing near Santa Fe and Mexican routes rooked by bandits. General Scott’s proclamation to Mexicans is printed, urging peace while defending U S actions and condemning Mexican governance.
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Gen. Scott
New Orleans
Clay
Rogers
Mexico
Gaines
Kenidail
The
Picayune
Vena Cauz
Walker
Rifles
Drageon
Santa Fe
Javara
Vera Cruz
Kennedy
Anaya
Gwe. P.S
I Deserve to Be Counted Among the Best in the World
The speaker argues Mexicans deserve liberty and peace with the United States, defending U S actions, condemning falsehoods about our conduct, and urging unity with northern neighbors. He asserts U S respect for private property including church property, appeals for calm, and warns that force could be used if peace cannot be kept. He invites Mexicans to choose between war or friendship and promises firm leadership.
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Perote
Lessea
Tampico
Tuspan
Matamoros
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Jalana
United States
Europe
Mexian
Puebla
Mexico
Agaift
The New Regiment Formed for Government Service
The article lists multiple companies accepted by the Government as new regiments or volunteer units. Names include Licking Rangers, Duncen Rough and Rounds Cadets, Young Guard, Richland Veterans, Columbus Volunteers, Pranktin Guards, Sandusky Company, Hinew Bauer Boys, Dayton Greats, and Queen Cav Guards. Several entries note German affiliations or misprints, with some lines garbled but indicating distinct company designations and captains.
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Licking Rangers
Carstry
Duncen
Brough
The
Young Guard
Mohre
Richland Vitancts
Weaver
Columbus
Teers
Zerekel
Pranktin
Cape
Sandusky Company
S. Miershargh Company
Ca ‘Hompson
Hinew
Bauer Boys
Ysg
Dayton
Werner
Sand
Geracan
Columbars
A Most Foul Slander From a War Era Letter
A heated editorial attacks a Washington letter writer and Federalist tactics claiming slander against Democrats over Gen Taylor and Gen Scott. It questions motives, cites a controversial exchange on command and defense, and notes reactions in New Orleans papers and local schools.
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Washington
Ness
Pol
Gen. Taylor
Argus advertisement agent listed in Lima notice
The item identifies Dr. W. Carr of 430 North Ath Street Philadelphia as the authorized agent of the Argus for procuring advertisements. Dated Lima Allen County Ohio June 8 1847, Vol 3, with two repeated location lines.
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W. Carr
North Ath St
Philadelphia
The
Argus
Canal Lands Sale Prompted by New Law
The notice states the sale amount equals two thirds of the total sales for Milas years, urging swift realization of the deal under the new law. It appeals to the people of the North West to observe and participate as required by the act.
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North West
Lima
War with Mexico unsettled state of affairs and guerilla tone
The article discusses ongoing conflict in Mexico as the war continues toward the Capitol. It notes factionalism in representing parties, Mexican plans to exploit opportunities, and US interpretations of concessions. It mentions Santa Anna and the Mexican army's tactics, with predictions of vigorous defense and political influence on wartime morale.
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Mexico
Santa Anna
Ofigabesu
Heress
Jack Hay
Icans
United States
The Money Market and English Specie Drain
The piece notes a drain on England for specie due to large exports and emigrants exchanging specie for land. It observes New York banks flush with cash, loans abundant, and the Larking system concentrating specie in bank vaults. The author warns the system shifts coin from the people to banks, deeming it inequitable and unfavorable to the general public.
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England
New York
Seaboard
Zeta Bank
Democratic Judicial Triumph in New York
The Courier and Enquirer repudiates federal leadership amid New York political appearances. Democrats rally against mixed tickets as Federal opposition stiffens. The piece hopes the State restores sterling Democratic integrity and wins against the federal push.
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New York
Jurden
Bes
Courier and Enquirer
Fed
Heynold
Feda
Bronson
Democratic
National Prosperity and Independence Day Reflections
The Evie Canal tolls show an i over last year’s receipts of 850 000 and Penns Public Works will enable the state to meet interest on public debt. Walida folks plan a grand 4th of July celebration. Lima risks another year without arrangements for a public display, while the community contemplates memorials for those who died in the war and the birth of independence.
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Evie Canal
Penns
Walida
Orrantera
Lima
Lads's Book and Lady's Book Subscriptions Noted
The text advertises subscription rates for The Lady's Book and The London World of Fashion. It mentions Jong number offerings, appeal to subscribers, and an annual price around 83. The fragment cites depiction of fashion periodicals and subscription details for readers.
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Prince of Mremiat
Londen
Ruin in Massachusetts and political turmoil
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic report mentioning pest outbreaks, weather, power failures, and civic strain in Massachusetts. Names, dates, and clear actions are obscured, but the piece hints at public health concerns and local governance stress. No cohesive event details could be extracted from the damaged text.
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