War Powers and Mexican Annexation Speech Sparks Debate
A congressional speaker fears war aims behind U S actions in Mexico. He argues for limiting expansion, warns against annexing Texas and Mexico, and urges the people to restore government by different principles to save the Union. He condemns forced conquest as a threat to national unity and warns of civilizational peril.
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Mexico
New Mexico
Upper
California
Fran Sith Carolina
Caillou
Vic Imi Eurnog
Ted
Sam
Speaker
Duranid
Jad
Gonifaaens
Pexas
Vexas
Texas
Monica
United States
Recall of Scott and Peace Talks RoilAdministration Debate
A Philadelphia Public Ledger correspondent reports that Gen Scott is virtually recalled for seeking peace after advising Trist on a Mexican peace proposition. The Cincinnati Chronicle notes the pushback against peace moves, while contrasts to Napoleon and the Louisiana purchase are cited. Buffalo’s population is listed as 50,520 with an increase of 109,009 in one year.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Locofoco
Washington
Wen. Scott
Dalways
Scott
Cincinnati Chronicle
Scott Saal
City Agent for New York Named in Paper
The Telegraph notes Pahner is designated as agent for the City of New York. The item mentions Geer phy hak Green of neiane with unclear reference to a local reader audience.
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Pahner
City of
New York
Neiane
Electoral slate details with listed electors names
A scrambled list presents names of electoral college electors including Josten Mansmann of Jefferson and Jay Mirvran Gurus of Dearborn among others, with multiple western state localities and counties referenced in a disordered sequence. The fragment shows several individuals tied to electoral roles across various counties.
Headline on Judge Smith Speech on Mexican War
The paper prints Head the Hon. Cale B. Smith’s speech on the Mexican War. The article outlines his analysis of causes, events, and implications, highlighting key moments and the judge’s perspective for readers.
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Fcor
Cale B. Smith
Death of a Great Man Shocks Nation
The nation reels as the death of a revered figure triggers nationwide sorrow. Congress suspends business in mourning while leaders in the Senate and House deliver tributes. The deceased's remains are moved to the Quincy family vault, with a formal funeral escort from each state planned.
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Congress
Messrs
Davis
Repton
Senate
Winthrop
Wadson
Holmes
Vinton
Me’ Dowel
Loase
Quincy
Treaty of Peace With Mexico Says Antislavery Provision Included
The peace treaty recently concluded between Mr. Priest and Mexican Commissioners is now with the Senate for approval and is said to contain an antislavery provision.
Whig Strategy for Indiana August Election
Whigs in Indiana are urged to unite and broaden organization to influence the August election and the forthcoming Presidential race. A plan copied from Ohio proposes township level voting to select Whig candidates through local polls and central reporting, aiming for county level endorsement and unified action. The piece requests input from Whig friends and presses statewide.
Whig Mass Meeting Planned at Court House
A Whig mass meeting is called for Monday March 20 at 1 o clock at the Court House to decide whether to adopt the proposed plan or revert to a county convention. The notice urges Whig friends across Fulton Pulaski and Howard counties to consider the timing before the first Monday in April.
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Fulton, Pulaski
Howard
Micheal Mowry
Pulaski County
Micheal Mowery
Joseph Sellers Samual Ward, Jr
Local Seekers Weigh Galatin Address In Pharos
Readers across Whig and Democrat circles scan the Pharos for Mr Galatin s address while editor Hosur s bravado seems to vanish at the fingertips and questions arise about flour availability on subscription.
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Pharos
Galatin
Ilas
Bob Acres
Whig Journal to Publish Extra After June 5
The Whig Journal will issue an extra after June 5 and continue until the presidential election results in December. It will be sold for 59 cents per copy and is praised as one of the best Whig papers in the Union due to its conduct and the support from Indiana Whigs.
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Tndiana State Journal
Union
Indiana
Nessy
Orleans
Ireland
Europe
Whig Kentucky Convention Nominates For Governor
The Whig State Convention at Frankfort nominated Hon John J. Critenden for Governor and John L. Yellin of Hardin County for Lieutenant Governor. Delegates to the Whig National Convention were chosen and Presidential Electors appointed.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
John J. Critenden
John L. Yelm
Hardin County
Knight of the seventeen pigs refuses scrip interest
A historic note states the Knight refuses to accept interest on scrip as payment of interest in the Land Office, signaling a rigid policy regarding land finance and credit handling.
Jenny Receives a Valentine Wish From Lagan City
Poetic note in the Telegraph to Jenny laments no Valentine for her while others display affection. The writer promises half of his own Valentine to her and hopes the new year or season will bring kinder treatment and a sympathetic friend.
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Jenny
Mothers Shape A Nation Through Education And Virtue
A discussion on mothers guiding youth through education and moral formation emphasizes the mother’s pivotal role in instilling duty and virtue. The piece notes how religious affections and moral sense begin at home, affecting citizens and Christians, then recounts a New York firm presenting a razor cage to Henry Clay and a tribute to Irish famine relief.
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Napoleon
Madame Caimpan
France
Asquis
Death of ex President John Quincy Adams noted by President and War Department
The President of the United States and the Secretary of War announce the death of John Quincy Adams at age over eighty, citing his long public service. He died February 23 in the Capitol after a brief illness. The nation mourns and Executive offices in Washington are to observe mourning and suspend business for the day and tomorrow. James K. Pole, Washington, February 24, 1828.
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Washington
Sch
United Swates
Joan Qeiycy Adams
United States
Thas
Joun Quine Apaus
House of Representatives
Houses of Congress
James K. Pole
Washingtox
Death of John Quincy Adams Reported in 1848
An official notice from the Vice President announces the death of former President John Quincy Adams while serving in the House of Representatives. It notes his long public service, including the presidency, and orders funeral honors at military stations as an expression of national grief.
General Order on Mourning Procedures for Army Posts
The Adjutant General directs troops to parade at 10 a.m. after arrival of the order and read it. The national flag is to fly at half staff. Dawn guns, then every thirty minutes until sunset, end with a 29 gun salute. Army officers wear crape, swords in mourning, colors of regiments to be mourning for six months. By order R Jones Adjutant General.
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R. Jones
Treaty for Mexico sent to Senate amid executive session
The President sent the Mexican treaty to the Senate on the 23rd and the body met in executive session for two hours. The treaty was reported to have been referred to the Foreign Relations Committee while the Senate declined to take up Mr. Allen's resolutions on hostilities, constitutional inquiries, and openness of executive sessions.
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Senate
Mr. Allen
Mexico
Judiciary Committee
Cin. Gaz
Look Out. Lang Dean and Dean Family Names
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Joseph W. ffenderson, Sarah B Wenderson, Elizabeth M. Dean, Margaret Jane Dean, Rosanna Dean, James Dean, and others, suggesting a family or notices row with multiple individuals.
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