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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1846
Page
3
A fragmentary note alleges improper handling of interest on deposits and tax calculations. It claims bankers overstate or evade taxes, enriching themselves at the expense of the State and citizens, with figures suggesting large sums influenced by misapplied deductions and circulating funds.
A chaotic critique depicts bankers draining specie and paper from circulation, crushing wages and business. A vivid, satirical sketch of a prominent politician and the era’s banking turmoil frames a public crisis and calls for remedy amid widespread fear of economic collapse.
Unable to determine clear facts due to fragmented text. appears to reference local civic matters, voting behavior, and county defense with names Macterly, Tohn C. Cathun, and a group. No verifiable events or dates.
The text reports a major Union operation against Mexican ports, claiming seven hundred enemy dead and a decisive victory for American arms. It details Texan Rangers and units under General Taylor moving from entrenchments toward Point Isabel to establish a supply corridor, with fierce fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. The narrative emphasizes the perceived triumph and the pressure on Mexican defenses, noting reinforcements, the destruction of enemy batteries, and strategic aims to cut communications. It also references a distant naval action involving the American fleet and a steamer named Aleriia with limited success, while expressing anticipation for further results in the forthcoming strife.
The Executive Office in Columbus announces a U S call for twenty six hundred Ohio troops three regiments of infantry or rifles to aid in the war with Mexico Major Generals to muster forces and hold units ready to move at a moment’s warning Governor Partley appeals to Ohio’s gallant sons to respond promptly, strengthen the nation, and support the President’s requisition, with Col Samuel R Curtis named Adjutant General.
The piece recounts extensive flood damage along the Miami and tributaries, sweeping fences and damaging mills, bridges, and crops. It also includes notices on town affairs, guardian sales, local ads, grain and produce prices, and public notices about road reviews and estate administration in Clinton and Allen counties.
The First Artillery Company of the 3d Brigade 12th Division of O. M. is summoned to assemble on the public square in Lima on Friday, Sunday of June next, armed and equipped for a military parade and exercise. Capt. Hollis F. Sher, Capt. W. A. Hover, Lima. May 19, 1846.
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