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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1847
Page
2
An Army dispatch praises Mexican war terrain and claims a method of warfare by insurgent groups is humane. It contrasts prisoners with alleged mistreatment of American captives and condemns Federalists for supporting perceived cowards and brutal acts.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled weather references and mentions absence of the editor. No clear persons, places, dates, or events are discernible beyond a storm and cold conditions. The source is too corrupted to extract a coherent news item.
A raspy partisan editorial attacks Mr Calhoun and federal power, labeling his stance as treacherous and opportunistic. It laments secessionist threats, defends Democratic fidelity, and urges Republicans to uphold national unity amid perceived treasonous public sentiment. The piece notes rising subscriptions and appeals to Democratic friends to support honest Republican principles.
The report notes lawmakers and officials reviewing actions in the senate and house. It mentions bills advanced, approvals granted, and key debates shaping congressional progress. The piece emphasizes the era's legislative activity and likely policy directions.
The readable portion shows a garbled public notice or advertisement fragment mentioning Medcaile lid and Voor Speert and week 9. Most names and details are indecipherable, leaving only partial references to a publication schedule and authority. The surviving items suggest a local posting but lack clear action or locality.
Reports detail the Hecum's arrival and departure, Gen Scott at Brazos readying to sail, artillery on board, and troops aboard in motion. Mexican actions near Vera Cruz and Santa Anna pressure frame a tense strategic picture with leaders like Duncon, Vázquez, and Ward noted amid broader frontier unrest.
Fragmentary letter scraps describe Col Morgan and the Ohio 2nd in a punitive pursuit across mountains toward Copidaro and a Mexican campaign. It notes fortifications, depots, and stripped terrain, with rough fighting, pursuit, and provisioning losses amid hostile terrain and enemy maneuvers.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a murder involving the 8th Infantry with garbled names and phrases. It references a man felled in combat, accusations, and a patrol or march context. The damaged text mentions witnesses, officers, and a potential court or inquiry but details are unclear.
Army dispatch recounts the clash between General Taylor and Santa Anna near Monterey. Watson describes the encounter as severe with high casualties and mixed reports on winners. Readers are told more details will follow as messengers return to the camp.
A damaged recount describes Mexican commander movements around Monterrey and San Luis regions, with references to Santistina from San La, new reporting of battles near Monterrey, and implied advances and setbacks. It notes smoke and fire as forces converge, and mentions dates and dates, though details are unclear.
From Tampico instructions reach Sanla Anna urging evacuation of Vera Cruz. Intelligence notes Mexican forces withdrawing, city left defenceless, with reports of potential surrender to Gen Scott. Details include convoy movements and uncertain timing as authorities await formal confirmation.
A list of appointments and commissions is detailed, naming individuals from multiple states to various ranks and commands in the United States forces. The document specifies captains, lieutenants, and other officers along with their origins, including Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and more, outlining new assignments effective in the period.
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