Boundary disputes and tax debates in early Texas history
The article cites the 1836 organic law fixing Texas boundary at the Rio Del Norte and the U S recognition of independence, detailing historical claims by Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Clay, and Benton. It notes Whig tax critique, concerns over added property taxes on farmers, and instances of tax assessment fraud involving horses and other livestock.
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Torss
Nueces
Congress of Texas
Congress of the United States
Congress
Lower del Norte
Testis
Jedferson
Madison
del Norte
Jae
Monroe
Lonsisa
Ile
Texas
New Orleans
John Q. Adams
Weil
Puckney
Monro
M. Cevaltos
United States
Rio Bravo
Henry Clay
Louisiana
Missouri
Col
Benton
Gulf of Mexico
Sabine
Rio del Norte
Gulf
Trenier
Rio de Norte
Sais
Eveery
Maong
Poetic Invocation Amid 1846 Weather Image
Fragmentary verse dated March 26, 1846 invokes independence and divine guidance. The lines speak of a lion heart, shedding fear, and bearing the soul to face a stormy sky, reflecting Romantic-era themes of courage and faith.
Fragmented quotes on currency and governance from Jackson and Constitution
A collage of historical quotes critiquing paper money and state power. Includes references to the U S Constitution and Andrew Jackson. Mentions machinery for gold and silver payments, distrust of monopolies, and calls for an honest government. The passages appear as near-derivative excerpts rather than a single cohesive article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Andrew Jackin
Gen. Jackson
Flag of the Federalists and Texas War Policy
The text rails at Federalists in Democratic institutions for opposing Texas independence and Mexico war support. It asserts soil, blood, and war stakes, praises the President, and condemns Federalists for denouncing the war, urging swift action with volunteers. It frames the nation’s crisis as a partisan battle over liberty and national defense.
Fragmentary historical polemic text on press guardians
The piece appears as a garbled historical lament railing at Democrat charges and press guardians. It mentions guardians of the party and a push on the column, with exhortations about the press as a canonical harbinger and implied voyage or journey. The text is highly corrupted with fragmented phrases.
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Democrats
Theo Ng Gill
Nianense
Wingeury
Names Emerge Over War Funding Vote in Congress
An 1846-era report notes Federal Senators and Representatives who opposed War with Mexico funding. It lists Measra John Q. Adams Ashmun Madson N D P King Grinnell Cranston Severance Culter Streth and Columbus Delano in the House alongside JOSEPHY M. ROOT JOSHUA R. GIDDINGS B. R. TILDEN JOSEPH VANCE and in the Senate John Davis and Thos Clayton. Five Ohio members abstained under fire.
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Mexico
Measra
John Q. Adams
Ashmun
Madson
P. King
Grinnell
Massachusetts
Cranston
Rhode Island
Severance
Maine
Culter
New York
Streth
Pennsylvania
Columbis Delano
Josephy M. Root
Joshua R. Giddings
B. R. Tilden
Joseph Vance
Uni
Senate
John Davis
Thos Clayton
Delaware
Oho
Public Meeting Supports War Effort in Lima Ohio
Residents and citizens gathered at the Court House on a Sunday evening to back the U S Mexico war. Daniel D Fompkins chaired the session with Capt J Fisher and committee members drafting resolutions urging unity, support for government actions, and offering the 1st Army Company services if needed.
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Arsiling Company
Lima
En Zens
Daniel
D. Fompkins Eng
Hoover
Moh
Nicuerys
Capt
Fistier
Mexten
Mess
Alexico
H. Fisher
1St Armirs
3D Brigade
Ohio
United States
Mexico
George W Andrews
Pereval Travy
J. Tutte
Jonnth Penton
Toupking
John Bogart
Frederic Traegar
M. H. Nichols
United Sisies
Quis
Kening N. Wa
lCvavs
Ohio State Journal
Kenton News
Sawyer
Itie Lanz Journal
Oho
Calhoun Attacked Over Senate Vote and Treachery
A critique laments Calhoun for refusing to vote on the Appropriation Bill in the Senate and condemns him as a bad, selfish politician. The piece mocks Democratic editors for failing to confront his actions and notes Horace S. Esner has joined the Cincinnati Enquirer as assistant editor, praised as a talented and earnest writer.
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Senate
Calhoun
Horace S. Esner Esq
Kalida
Cincnnati Enquirer
Van
Kenton News Opinion War Over Editor and Local Crime
The Kenton News details a heated public dispute over editorial stance and party loyalty. It cites alleged corruption and attacks by opponents, accusing supporters of biased tactics and demanding accountability from local figures, including a figure named Andrews.
Fragmentary editorial note on Braiter and Teesdale in early times
Fragmented OCR text recalls Braiter editor of the Ohio State Journal and compares present sentiments with Revolutionary era boldness. It warns that if such views by John Teesdale had appeared in the Revolution days a tyrant might have been executed as a cautionary example for admirers.
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Ohio State Journal
John Teesdale Daily
Rumor of British and French Interference in Mexican War
Fragmented report notes alleged British minister opposition to covecament act amid Mexican conflict. Mentions potential Anglo French influence risking prolonged war and U.S. survival against dictatorial policy. Also references campaign papers and Philadelphia weeklies discussing tax law and politics.
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England
France
A Hardin Democrat Editor Under Fire in Local Dispute
An extended letter criticizes Dr. Leighton and Geo W Andrews over personal accusations tied to the Hardin Democrat affair in Columbus. It accuses slander, defends Nichols, mentions temperance ties, a later challenge to “honorable warfare,” and vows future action to counter “vicious” behavior.
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Hardin Couny
Columbus
Leighton
Nichols
Hardin Democrat
Automenia
E. Geo. W. Andrews
Andreas
Renton
Risis
Deighton
Temperance Society
Ett
Rio Grande War Debate and Federalism Odium
The federal papers sway honest Whigs that the U S army march to the Rio Grande is an invasion of Mexican soil. Mr Rose’s Saturday speech counters this, arguing Texas borders by Louisiana cession and later treaties, and that the Nueces Rio Grande line defined American territory. He notes lawmakers and stalwarts touted as champions of the Rio Grande and warns against party fanaticism and shameful conduct.
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Federal
Rio Grande
America
Mr. Rose
Texas
Lousane
Fran A
Bon Grande
Nueces
Adaing
Benton Clay
Atheras
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