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Newspaper

Lima Argus

Location

Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1847

Page

2

Poems Fragment in CIMA ARGUS Text

Fragmentary 1847 verse showing a pledge to independence with imagery of lion heart and eagle eye and a vow to follow steps, despite storms, within a historical newspaper fragment.

Repudiation Call to Democracy in State Legislature

Ghie Stateaman and Col. Madary issue a Froapetiee denouncing the Federal majority for wrongs against the state. They appeal to the Democracy for redress, claiming the Federal party acted with malice and violated duty. They urge a spirit of resistance and reform in response to the alleged injustices.

Col Madary Acta

New Post Office Bill Routes Outlined in 5th District

Col Sayer forwards to Qs a copy of the New Post Office Bill detailing routes in the 5th Congressional District. Origins include Cosales Grove Terville in Lucas county and St Johns in Allen county. Other paths traverse Sidney Palestine Urbana Fryberg Shelly county Maran Marion Sienion Funterstilie Hardin Lima Putnam and the Miami canal.

New Post Reuters Sayer Post Office Cosales Grove Terville Lucas County Sidney CIA Palestine Ubana St. John’s Allen County Fryberg Dirsnore Shelly County Maran Marion Wis Sienion Funterstilie Hardin County Lima

Moral treason sparks party fury in Ohio Federal list

HORAL THEASON reports on the Amy Appropriation Bill vote with Nays listed and Ohio Federalists accused of moral treason for opposing support to forces. The piece rails at Webster and the British and Mexican party shifts, labeling critics as moral traitors and predicting doom for disloyal Democrats and Federalists alike while noting forthcoming elections and political maneuvering.

Amy Abbot Wintheop Ohio Calhoun O.ie Daniel Webster Great Britain Federaista Cain World 8

Grand denouncement of war by Att. Calhoun

Fragmentary 19th century partisan letter denounces war as popular while challenging witnesses who claim widespread state support and rapid Union mobilization. Notes objections to disunion and references elections and loyalties amid national conflict.

Calhoun Union Sud

Later from the Brazos IVemen movements and readiness

Important intelligence on troop movements near the Brazos River reports a poised advance toward Vera Cruz. Captures of detachments under Majors Borland and Gates and Capt Gastineau are noted. Lt Miller of the Ohio Volunteers killed. Gen Worth expected to sail soon. changes among corps commanders reported. Mexican activity near San Luis and La Vega noted. January 30, 1847.

Tsops Borland and Gates Gastina AM. Clay Sear Worth Vera Cruz Arnold Dragoons Quartermaster's Department Sen Luis Saillle Monterey Butler Taylor Victoria Col May Liewt. Ritchie Salilo Scott Ritchie Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma Ohio Regiment Aber Ia Chichironi Ubs Eralvo Camargo Mier Ceravo Enupac Cispman

Mourn or Jar Res Gainoz 1841 dispatches grim news

Grim letters describe the Mexican campaign near Victoria and Monterey with Lieutenant Ritchie killed or captured, Despatches captured, and brutal revenge plots. Reports include Santa Anna’s forces, San Luis Potosi troubles, and a wrecked ship Ondinka off Vera Cruz with reinforcements moving to aid Col De Rossy.

Calhoun and Benton Spar Over War and Annexation Debate

Congress opened with a sharp Senate exchange about Calhoun’s stance on executive war moves and Texas annexation. Benton challenged Calhoun’s prior letters and push for annexation while Calhoun faced criticism over ordering troops to the Rio Grande. The clash raged as no action occurred on the Three Million Bill.

Congress Benson Calhoun Senate Re. Calhoun Rio Grande Calbountte Tess Texas United States Benton Maxine Mr. Benton Calheen

Brigadier General Webb of New York Volunteers

Col J Watson Webb editor of the New York Courier and Enquirer is reported to have received the commission of Brigadier General of the New York Volunteers. The Uncompromising Whig aligned with Liberal administration sentiment on the war, opposing Whig restraint, while Ohio Federalists blacklist democratic figures and push appointments in Cohamtus, reflecting partisan tensions.

J. Watson Webb New York Cozier and Enquirer New York Volunteers Col. Webb Ohio Fies Cohamtus

Iron Steamer towed to Memphis for armament recovery

The U3 Hon Seemer Ailerhany built at Passarg has been towed to Memphis to retrieve her armament. She is to carry four 1 pounders, Paixhan guns on plate, and six 32 pound side guns. Also notes Gudey's Lady's Book for March with engravings and fashion plates. Governor Briggs will appoint Democrats. no Senator elected by the Legislature this session.

Passarg Memphis CCF Town Briggs

Doniphan Treaty With Navij Indians Described

A Santa Fe letter reports Cat Doniphan’s treaty with the Navij Indians followed by tribal killings of two aigmen. Doniphan advances toward Chihuahua with his regiment, leaving horses exhausted, while Major Clark awaits orders to join with 123 battalion men. The circuit court begins a session at the local site in bilingual proceedings.

Santa Fe Cat Doniphan del Doniphan Chihuahua Doaiphan Tome Ri. de Norte Circuit Court Clark Cat Daniphan Chihushus

Battle and capture near Chihuahua reported in 1817

Turbulent dispatch from Tampico dated February 4 1817 claims American forces from Santa Fe under General Kearny attacked near Chihuahua. Report says a fierce battle ensued with heavy casualties on both sides and that the Americans, mostly Missourians under Colonel Price, entered Chihuahua and claimed the town in the name of the United States. The tale notes hostility over cattle and transport, and suggests broader interprovincial strife.

Tampico Chihuahua Ciihuahua Santa Fe Kearney Herselves Chihulua St.pecior Sanguiracy Batce Price Pal Square United States Amero Price Circes Altrora Tezu‘ars Ier Avery Nediaonrt Gover Reevere

Dispatch From Tampico Signals Limited News In 1647

A Tampico letter dated February 6 1647 notes no new developments. It confirms a cautious belief that Chihuahua was occupied by troops, with Gen Patterson deeming only a small skirmish occurred at the pass to the city and light losses. Volunteers from the Ondinka are expected to arrive soon.

Taurico Es Lona Ondiska Louisiana Volunteers de Rossy Vic Jks Lieut. Miller 4Th Artillery Mogreder de Ruasy Con Thaursday Sihisat Tuspan Ondinka Cos Tawingya Papauta Omelma Sle de Rusey Susinns Gos Col de Rossy Bng Pills Thireeragments Tennesssee Heal Coe Toere Tampico Eds Delta Chihuahua Patterson

California Independence Mood Echoed in Monterey Letter

A Monterey Alcade, Collon, writes that Californians favor Mexican rule's end and favor joining the United States. He notes the 13th election by the people, claims broad popular support, and urges Congress to annex California and establish civil government, with payment for any Mexican claims.

Mexico Collon Alcade Monterey California Eade Pola Monteto Mexco Itee F Congress St Louis Union

Important from Montevideo reports and plans for peace

From Montevideo intelligence notes Gen Rivera leads about 4000 troops in Uruguay poised to march on Montevideo while Gen Orihuela’s besieging force holds. Blockade carries little effect as ships sail to Buenos Aires. Urquiza, Rosas ally, seeks a peace treaty with Montevideo. Paraguay joins, opening southern waters for United States trade.

Shes City Montevideo Rivera Uruguay Orihe England France Buenos Ayres Buenos Montivedio Entes Rios Corriertea Paraguay United States N. Y

Massachusetts Federalism and Briggs on the Mexican War

In his late address to Massachusetts lawmakers Governor Briggs rejects a war against the United States, denounces the Mexican conflict, and claims local militia from the state joined the U S service under state law to clear himself of aiding the war. The piece disparages his stance and hints at a forthcoming political convention.

Briggs Massachuesette Massachusetts Ston Bladford Wayne Gous

Torvism tale and curious item in the Lane

The Mansfield Shield and Banner reports on a pet of troecin that desecrated the Sabbath by fulminating against the country and governments over the war. It notes remarks of the Niueifiand Hanner and mentions a Cherlin pet in a curiosity lane with a request to "ex. chance" tied to "The Vo three Reputer." dated Satem, Third Dina: 2d Monch 30, 147.

Mansfield Troecin

Fragmented note on Josedms Newman mystery case

Fragments reference Gen Josedms Newman and an exchange about a person in Manfield Newser with unclear details. Mention of New York and a discussion about a creature with many legs and a tail. The readable text is garbled and provides no coherent narrative or outcome.

Manfield Exesenster Newser Hotter Dave Ters New York

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