War message to Congress from President Polk 1847
President Polk outlines a formal war message to Congress regarding the Mexican War. He argues for continued military prosecution, the raising of volunteers, potential new officers, and the need for funding through war taxes on tea and coffee and land sales to sustain operations, emphasizing the goal of a just and honorable peace. He requests authority to accept volunteers, a bounty for extended service, and legislative action on army organization and revenue measures.
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Congress
Reed
Senate
House of Representat Res
United States
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Mesica
Congres
Mexico
Becsesary
Snd
Jude
Mexco
Cuubers
Wasanz
War Department
Anton
Ware
Ieee
Tony Ce
Soliton
Alan
Sica
Conane
Pasce
Sean
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Union
James K. Polk
Washington, F.b
Democratic Review Reduced Price and Size Increase
The Democratic Review announces a price drop from 5 to 3 per annum with a larger volume, now 95 pages per number, and continued portraits of distinguished Democrats. New terms require prepayment, eight copies to one address for 20, editor Thomas Prentice Rettell at 142 Faiton Street, New York.
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Democratic Review
Gary
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Mdesher
Thomas Prentie Rettell
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New York
Dr. Duncan’s Expecto Fusion for Core of Consumption
An experimental treatment named Expecto-Fusion is discussed as a potential cure for a respiratory disease described with archaic terms. The report notes the core theory behind the medicine and mentions the involvement of British researchers and a contemporaneous medical institute.
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Duncan
Spur of Independence Reflections From Lima Argus Editor
A fragmented 1847 Lima Argus entry shows an editor's call to independence and personal devotion. Poetic lines reference blessing and endurance amid storms, with a note of belonging to the heart of a community.
The Democratic Review and Federalist Attacks
A reader note urges settlement of accounts for Vol 3 of the Argus and previews a political polemic attacking Federalists. The piece praises the press as guardian of liberty, cites Andrew Jackson's era, warns Federalists against encroaching on rights, and endorses readership of the Democratic Review while critiquing official tariffs and wartime policy.
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Argus
Geo. W Andrews
Federal Party
Tuz Wasnixatom
Umrox
Democratic Party
United States
Jefferson
Monticello
Andrew Jackson
Col
Duane
Senate
Magenry
Fats
Eneny
Atroc
Ritchie
Richy
Sherr
Tanso
Congress Scenes and War Bills Across the Nation
Congress debates the Three Million Bill and Wilmot Proviso as the Senate considers resolutions on war aims and peace terms with Mexico. John Quincy Adams appears. Wisconsin enters the Union. naval and regimental bills pass. The House votes on expansion and medals for Monterey officials as adjournment nears.
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Congress
Wilmot Prawise
John Quincy Adanaw
Senate
Webster
Mexico
Wisconsin
Taylor
Calhoun Under Moral Treason Penalty
The speaker condemns Calhoun as a great man fallen to corruption in eating away his reputation. He warns that the worm that never dies will gnaw at his conscience and fret his heart as the penalty of moral treason is paid.
Tariff Ruin Wing Predictions
A clipped opinion on tariff impact cites Essex Steam Mill Company of Newburyport declaring a semi annual dividend of 5 percent, mirroring multiple Massachusetts firms. The writer questions public trust as manufacturers announce profits and dividends amid tariff concerns.
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Essex Steam- Mill Company
Newburyport
Mass
Webster
Loganon? Bellefontaine Lawyer Hails United Service Plan
A fragment honors Koy Johnt Joan B. Mitten, Esq., of Bellefontaine, for fusing a company and designing services for the United States under a Ter Regiment Bill. The note hopes the Logan Boy can join their march toward military progress.
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Joan B. Mitten
Bellefontainehas
United States
Congressional Globe praised as accurate record of Congress
The notice extols the Congressional Globe as a faithful impartial history of congressional proceedings. It says Blair and Mives have printed large editions for the current session and can fulfill orders before March, inviting readers to purchase the work.
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Congressional Globe
Sachs
Congress
Messrs Blair
Mives
Crust Advancing Amid New Hampshire Meeting
Reported tidings from New Hampshire recount a great meeting where General Joseph Low declared separation from the federal party. He urged support for the administration and the country in the war with Meace, praising veteran allies as among the oldest and most ardent wigs in the state.
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New Flimpshire
Uy Corcerdan
Joseph Low
Federal
Lew Mons
New Hampshire
Turnpike Meeting Sets March Book Openings and May Directors
Commissioners of the Sidney and Wapaukonnetta Turnpike Road met at Jacob Walord’s Shelby county home to order notices inviting subscriptions. Books open March 30 at multiple Sidney and Wapaukonnetta locations. stockholders’ meeting set for May 1 at Botkin’s meetinghouse to elect directors. A committee of Allen county citizens was named to address an inciting proviso for state-road possession.
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Wapaukenactta
Jacob Walord
Shelby
Sothali
Seosent
J. Be Conklin
Rich'd Botkin
B. W. Carey
J. Welly
G. W. Holbrook
J. S. Conklin
RICHARD _BOTKIN Esq
Chardj
G. W. Hozznoos
Aponte
Bothin
J.S. Conklin
Sidney and Wapaokonnetta Turnpike Road Company
Sidney
Jno.Lenox
Jesse W. Veach
Jacob Watford
Thos. Curie
Shelby County
Jer. Ayers
Robert J Shinner
Wapaukonetta
Conrad Schemmal
Allen County
G. W.holbrook
R. J. Skinner
P. ¥. Herzing
Wilmot Proviso debate mirrors party lines in Congress
The Capitol dispatch notes tension over Mr Wilmot's proviso with Federalist tactics blamed for aiming to destabilize national policy. It cites committee votes, warning that southern Democrats mostly opposed the proviso while several named Kentuckians aligned with the measure. Washington Union and State papers debate broader political strategy and public reaction.
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Wilmot
Yeas
Maya
Mitre
Lavis
Young
McHenry
Griders
Plumbo
Kentucky
Gve
Federalis
Washington Union
Relief Records Colobon Ba Collects 1509 For Retief
A fragmented OCR item notes an amount of 1509 collected by Ci Zen of Colombon Ba for the Retief project. Details are unclear but indicate a fundraising action and involved parties.
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