Benton declines command and New Hampshire victory cited
The piece reports Mr Benton declining a major general command after opposition from the President. It notes Democratic triumphs in New Hampshire and criticizes comparisons to previous elections, arguing the victory reflects broader Democratic gains despite criticism of policy choices. It mentions the Argus subscription note and George P. Ungman of Kenton authorized to receive subscriptions.
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Kenton
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Township election nears in Oregon and movers depart the east
The piece notes the upcoming township election in Oregon on Monday the Sth, with Judge Edwarda and family from Shawanee township traveling toward Oregon. It also mentions a Lima resident Mr Esquire planning a departure for the same distant country and extends wishes for a prosperous journey. The Reporter mocks the New Hampshire result but a Democrat’s remark defuses the jest. The Corporation election results list Mayor Aurelius N. Smith and Recorder John Detzell as Democrats, Treasurer Newton Wood a Federalist, Marshal Enoch L. Ogle a Democrat, and several council members from Democrat and Federalist slates.
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Edwarda
Shawanee
Beretia
Lima
Corporation
Aurelius N. Smith
John Detzell
Newwton Wood
Marshel— Enoch L. Ogle
Barclay A. Satterthwait
David Betzell
John Tuttle
Moses B. Newman
C. Mitchell
General Taylor and Scott in Mexican War Critique
The piece defends Gen Taylor against insinuations about a desire for popularity and blames Gen Scott for withholding an interview. It argues administration and Taylor supporters back him, while Democrats differ on policy but do not disparage his victories. It accuses Whig critics of smearing Taylor and defends Taylor’s leadership at Monterey and Vera Cruz.
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Congress
Banton
Geo. Scott
Taylor
Bis
San Luis
Ar. Benton
Scott
Gen. Taylor
Vancement
Corwin
Mexico
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Mexican Resident Senor Atochs Enpigned On Mission To Mexico
A Mexican resident, Senor Atochs, was enpigned on a government mission to Mexico. He landed at Vera Cruz on the 6th of Felanez and proceeded to the capital where he received assurances the mission was futile. He returned to Vera Cruz on the 28th. Objections to his demand may have affected his standing with Mexican officials. A cabinet change sees Mr. Marcy move to lead the War Department.
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United Sea
Ace
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Felanez
Sonderstrnd
Enor Atecha
Keep It Before the People: Corwin Denounces War Victories
The excerpt recalls Thomas Corwin's Senate speech urging contempt for American war triumphs at Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma and Monterey. It calls Americans to judge his language as betrayal and to condemn Corwin with eternal infamy.
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Thomas Corwin
Senate
Palo Alto
Resaca Dela Palma
Monteny
Ehagaeless Usduser
Thowes Corwin
Corwin’s stance on the Mexican War cited as a lie
A critic recounts Senator Corwin voting to support the Mexican War, then arguing against it in a long speech to claim Mexico was right and that his earlier vote was a lie, praising consistency as a jewel.
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Mexico
Corwin
Act of Mexico
Prisoner Rogers Held in Mexican Dungeons
The midshipman Rogers captured before Vera Cruz is confined in Perste dungeons. The article promises retaliatory actions by American forces against Mexican cruelties and urges swift response.
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Rogers
Vera Cruz
Perste
Death of General Medary Brother of Statesman Editor
Ohio notice reports General Jacob Medary died in Columbus on the morning of the 23d. He was a leading Democrat and long served the state, influencing public matters with energy and ability. Also included are notes on weights within the bushel measures and a summary of U S Supreme Court licensing decisions, plus Dayton Transcript changes in editorship and a relief fund figure for France.
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The
Statesman
Columbus
Medary
Ohio
Great Battle at Saltillo Reported Amid Turmoil
March 11 reports from Brazos Saisiano and Camargo describe a chaotic Rio Grande theater with Gen Taylor retreating toward Monterey after a two day battle near Saltillo. Mexican forces numbered around 20 000 cavalry and infantry led by Santa Anna. Taylor lost about 2000 men. Reports claim Santa Anna’s force badly whipped while Col Morgan was mortally wounded and trains and wagons were captured. Additional letters reveal fear and confusion, with Amterican communications severed between Camargo and Monterey and reinforcements possible in June.
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Samuel
Somers
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Brazas
Lobos
Rio Grande
Nowa
Camary
Arres
Marine
Canalie
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Camarco
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Jety Ceral
Jana
Ben
Jesse D. Carr
Trenowe
Gray Son
McMultin
John R. Baker
Kentucky
Scott
Monerey
Sam
Old Rough and Meads
Oldann
Curtis
Camerge
Virginia
T -Ylor
Matamaoras
Tmly Pos
J. Robert
Reed
Saltilo
Peter Vale
Trainer
Tarnavaor
Corwin speech cited as inciting antiMexican violence
The article portrays Corwin’s Senate remarks as endorsing violent anti Mexican policy. It highlights reliance on an inflammatory description of U S soldiers and urges confronting Mexicans with blood. The piece suggests Mexican nationals adopt the policy urged by Corwin.
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Corwin
Senate
Barbarity Allegations From Mexican Conflicts Stir Anger
Letters claim Ohio volunteers were brutalized at Chichironi with decapitated heads hung from a bush and a Lt Riehl harmed after death with body parts displayed. Critics accuse Senator Corwin of excusing such acts and defending cruel conduct along the Mata Moras and Salille line.
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Fa. Miller
Ohio Volunteers
Chichironi
Riehl
Picayune
Allier
Matamoras
Salille
Corwin
Amu
Ohio
Wisconsin Joins Union as Three States Readied
The Congress passed the admission bill making Wisconsin a state and adding Texas Iowa and Wisconsin with Minnesota as a territory. The piece notes national growth and a spread of republican principles amid discussions of dissolution. Iowa and Wisconsin are praised for constitutions that favor individual liberty and oppose monopolies.
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Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minsota
Cin
Davidson Acquitted in Springfield Murder Trial
Otho Davidson, arrested for the murder of Halsey J. Peck, was acquitted by a nine day trial after jurors deliberated about twelve hours. The verdict sparked public indignation, prompting an indignation meeting and the resignation of Prosecuting Attorney Gen Anthony, with Mr Meory Vinal appointed to replace him.
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Otho Davidson
Springfield
Gen. Anthony
Meory Vinal
The
Populare
Worthy of Note on Boundary Proposals
The Ohio Patriot notes late Congress members failed to withdraw resolutions on Nueces as the Rio Grande boundary. Senators Cilley Schenck Phenazeon and Jones urged troops to retreat to that line amid debate over the war and territorial bounds.
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Cilley
Schenck
Obie
Phenazeon
Kentucky
Jones
Georgia
Rio Grande
United Stans
Noecea
Local Wagon and Bogey Makers in Allen County
G W Barringer and J V McClelland announce manufacture of wagons and bogeys in Lima Ohio Allen County. They offer best timber and fair justice, accept grain bacon eggs potatoes and other produce as payment and invite existing customers and new trade.
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Allen County
Ohio
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