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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1847
Page
2
The piece condemns Whigs for antiwar rhetoric and opposition to the administration. It accuses them of undermining the war effort, withholding pay, and denouncing the President for not mobilizing enough troops. It defends Gen. Taylor against claims of deliberate mismanagement and cites a refutation from the Adjutant General's records.
Whig State Central Committee moves to halt operations in Ohio to curb a Taylor movement. A manifesto attacks the administration, alleging war opposition and misconduct, while urging Whigs to support their own views. The piece argues Taylor won’t become Whig candidate.
The Reporter details grain price increases as part of a supposed healthy contest between the Ohr iver and the Lake caused by the Banking Law. It notes many misreadings and urges corrections of mistaken impressions despite the speculation surrounding the so called neat Brigade and possible cemetery links.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a debate on a local election where a figure named Taylor is cited as favored. A later portion hints at posters and a new candidate with references to Boston and Gent’s? Aeruser. text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
The Jochoon Movument planned for Wassingsun center square near the Presidential Mansion follows the Peter the Great model. Potters and sculptors from Florence and South Carolina are to supply bronze designs as Congress seeks funds from old war cannons for the memorial.
The Union attacks English journalism for insolence and hypocrisy in covering Vera Cruz, contrasting it with Britain’s brutal history in far older wars. It argues a thin skinned view and dismisses the foreign comments as overstated while noting Britain’s past atrocities.
Montreal pilot reports dire toll among emigrants near Quebec as quarantine at Grosse Isle ravages crews and travelers. Quebec Herald correspondent notes 600 Roman Catholics and 475 Protestants taken ashore, 1300 died, and 12060 aboard ships at anchor.
Fragmentary report notes bones uncovered in a ruined house on Kasten streets. A partial skeleton fragment and dentes were found near the corner of Ann and Tie June. Descriptions reference a political backdrop tied to a disputed tariff act.
An entry in the Reformed Dutch Church stand recounts a recent session in New York where a member urged incessant prayer for peace. The proposal, viewed as a silent protest against the war, was postponed by the body. The New York Journal of Commerce notes Europe’s flour and produce pressure rising.
A cave near Philadelphia described as a nine chamber structure 160 feet long and 60 feet wide with arches and stalagmites is noted for its natural beauty. The report details its discovery amid a discussion on English trade routes and describes geological features as well as the cave’s potential for further exploration and study.
Reports from Santa Fe and Tampico through the Oregon detail Mexican politics disaster and military actions. News mentions Tierrera leading elections, Jalisco boycotting, Santa Anna press restrictions, resignations in the ministry, Arista and Miramora cases paused, Doniphan’s campaign near Sabiilla, and public reaction to guerrilla warfare.
From Ns. O. Deits letter dated the ninth inst presents Gen Va’leneia rallying with twelve regiments and matériel near Munster as they march toward Pueblo. Reports say British and Dutch interests press for a rapid advance while Allied Creoles resist, with American sympathies divided and a presidential inspection looming.
A fragmented report notes Tetipac residents planning immediate action against American forces after Cecra Gordo. Villagers would share property, appoint elder administrators, and send men to march while women and children receive sustenance.
The Cambria arrived from Liverpool with news from sixteen days earlier. Flour prices declined though still high, wheat and corn values fluctuated, and cotton markets improved as traders watched Britain. Bank of England easing lending lifted trade confidence amid general market shifts. Also noted are obituaries for Doctor Cosmaxag and economist Danie O'Conner aboard Genoa.
The piece argues Whigs would mishandle relations with Mexico if in power. It imagines surrendering armies to Nueces or Sabine, conceding wrongs of Texas annexation, paying indemnities to Santa Anna, and kissing his wooden leg to seek forgiveness. It mocks Whig consistency and moral principle.
A fragmented dead of unknown person appears from an OCR scrape with garbled names and places. The text references death at an unspecified location and mentions medical or financial tangents, but the details are unreadable and no clear identities or timelines emerge.
The Washington Union cites a New York Courier report estimating forces under Generals Scott and Taylor will total about 19 500 by late June, with reinforcements and volunteers raising the main army to near 26 000. It lists specific regiments and cavalry units and notes expected arrivals and casualties affecting strength.
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