Mexican battle reports revise colonial losses and troop movements
The latest dispatches claim revised casualty figures and new details on troop reinforcements. Gen Scott is rumored to have sent 1500 men toward Toluca, while a defense of the city by our forces could be more secure than prior estimates suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Kerdall
Scott
Cosat
Quinnan
Toluca
Havana
Pittsburgh
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Scorpion
Gen'l Scott
Capiol
Ivis
Wasa Inerom
N. York Historical Society
John P. Simpson
Newburgh
Sch
de. Gregg
Caribous
G. Washington
Akelf
Argus
Prices of Produce and Hopeful Farmers
The article notes revived foreign grain demand boosting prices with wheat gaining value. It reflects cheerful farmers pocketing profits, predicts higher produce prices, and laments political leadership while contrasting farmer pride with unpopular officials.
Rumors and politics stir in fragmented national chatter
The piece rails at unfounded rumors in journals while weighing Ohio politics and the looming Whig advantage. It notes Mayor Chevalier of the Texas Rangers resigning after clash with Gen Wool and forecasts an eight month first session for the 30th Congress amid party tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Chevalier
Texas Rangers
New Orlenno
Wool
Whig lawyers weigh Allen county politics and union prospects
The article discusses Whig lawyers unsure where to place Allen county in the next election and seeks a reliable majority. It notes Logan as a nearby Whig area and the aim to avoid a large Democratic majority. It urges leaders to consider the Union prospectus and promote subscriptions for the Weekly Union and Congressional Register to report Congress proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Logan
Union
Weekly
Congressional Register
Congress
North West Democrats Gain in State Race
The North West states its victory in the recent conflict as Scot's Senatorial majority surpasses 210 and counties like Allen Putnam Mercer Defiance show strong support for him and regional candidates. The region grows more Democratic, signaling growing influence on Ohio's party interests.
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North West
Scot
Ton
Allen
Putnam
Mercer
Defiance
Democratic Party
Ohio
Mexican Victory Shapes Ohio Senate and House Majorities
A report notes a Whig majority of up to in the Ohio Senate and a Whig majority of 6 in the House. The dispatch mentions El Senor Cur cen sending word to kin in Mexico.
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Senate
Ohi
House
Llas el Senor Cur Cen
Mexico
Slander and Religious Prejudice in Kabda Venture Debate
The piece accuses J Bolimer of attacking character and inciting religious prejudice tied to Catholic property concerns. It condemns exploiting sectarian tensions in politics and calls the conduct degrading and hypocritical within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. J. Bolimer
John J. Ackerman
Br Brideach
Wayne County Victory Signals Democratic Gain
Wayne County celebrates a decisive political shift with a Democratic senator and representative elected by a 350 vote margin. The victory rebukes the previous legislature and suggests a return to her standard majority. An unrelated note mentions Ger Cubietes, recently convicted in Paris for official corruption, planning to reside in the United States with an uncle near St Leu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Senate
Ger. Cubietes
Paris
St. Leu
Extractions From Telegraphic Despatches and Crops of News
Telegraphic despatches from the Ohio Statesman digest late Mexico and Nashville incidents. Reports from Vera Cruz to Toluca and Scott’s circulars describe battles, casualties, and possible peace negotiations. A Nashville explosion destroys homes and property, with ten dead. Tennessee Governor race results show Anson Brown and Aaron Brown leading. Connecticut rejects negro suffrage. President’s condition improves. Union cites regimental callups from Michigan and Tennessee.
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Ohio Statesman
Pirrsavaca
Edster
New Orleans
Express
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Santa Anna
Piomets
Paredes
Bustamente
Pillow
Congress
Georgia election returns show Governor and Legislature results
Augusta papers publish full returns with Towns winning governor by 1500 votes while Whigs gain majorities in both state houses securing two U.S. Senators. Cincinnati paper notes anti war sentiment and Corwin abstention. Canal tolls at Buffalo reach over 1 million dollars since navigation began. Justice Antemes Ward dies in Boston at 84.
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Augusta
Towns
House
Senate
Cincinnati
Avias
Thomas Corwin
Sisicsasa
CANAL
Buffalo
Thayer
Buffel
Pennsylvania Election Results Mention Democratic Gains
Shank wins governor with a majority over eighteen thousand. Democratic candidates dominate the legislature and coast commissioner race shows strong party support across branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Pennsylvania
Limboc
Petitioned road alteration through Allen county in 1847
Four petitions seek county road changes at the December session to reroute the lead from Wapouk onette to Thomas Williem, starting at the Run bridge near Thomas Fairfield's, then southeast along Bluff Bank to a stake between Josiah Barton and Henry Stodard, then south to the Van Wert State Road and east past Barton’s house to rejoin the old route near John Waits. The action is dated October 26, 1847.
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Totice
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Auglaize
Allen County
Logan County
Ailen
Shelby
Acyen
Mercerco
Shelby County
Logan
Mercer Counties
Putnam Ceunts
Allen
Hegzer
Wapoukonette
Thomas Williem
Thomas Feirfield
Fara
Bluff
Josiah Barton
Henry Stodard
van Wert
Barton
John Waits
Said Co
Court of Common Pleas
Muskingum County
Lima
Elijah Grubb
James Guy
A. Williams
A.C
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Lima Argus
M.H. Nichols
Lima, Allen CO
Lion Heart
Eagle Eye
Gre. W. Carr
4Th St
Philadelphia
The
Mors
Falzehond
Easter Statesman
Kendall
Capitol
Worth
Mill Elroy
Col
Clay
New York
Alexander
Everent
Canton
United States
Henry A. Wise
Wo Dreel
Washington City
Nashville
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mor
Fire & Propery
Tennessee
Nell Brown
Anson V. Brown
Fentress County
S. Scorn
Aaron V. Brown
Connecticut
North Carolina
Muchigen
Georgia
Antemes Ward
Comain
Messacheaetis
Boston
Nicnozs
Slandes
J. Ayars
Hia
Jonaihan Weil
Bia
Nicholas Zanglein
Thomas Kennedy
O. James Cusxinneaan
Edward J. Lusk
Edward J . Lusk
Allen Co
D. Joserm Lean
Jacob Bullinger
Jacob Hullinger
Janzs Rocusces
Matthias Saum
Wackington
Lowestip
Nicnoras Zaxecers
Sononox Siva
Cornelius Vorhis
Notre Is
Adaumis Ratote
Corseles Vorbis
Peery Township
Alles Covaly
Wrainn Gagan
Saran Vonazs
Peter Fisuews
Peter Fier
George Koch
Liara
W. Washburn
Lia
Samuel Povemire
al Jen
Grosce Poysmaine
Andrew Gillaspie
Bath Township
Lina
George W. Andrews
Rope & Lye
Inotice
Andrew NecClare
Pouysician & Sergeon
Llima
S. Coleman
King’s
Lauvietis, Jeans, &c
Cooper
fAug
Timothy
John F. Cole
John, Shade
Rose & Bliss Attorneys Ag Lay
Jedicral Circuit
Court House
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