Letters From Kossuth Reveal Hungarian Split And War Struggles
The document summarizes July letters from Kossuth detailing Hungarian leaders Bem and Kossuth, their strained alliance, troop counts totaling about 173,000 plus reserves, and ongoing financial and logistical pressures. It notes discord in command, failures in Wallachia, and plans to unite Transylvania, Upper Hungary, and other regions under shifting leadership amid ongoing rebellion.
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Giannavinea
Kowath
Saboa
Koesuth
London Times
Vienna
Ath
Koasut
Rvm
Bossuth
Smy
Bem Wan
Kossuth
Sudock
Pth
Polich
Upper Hungary
Cumara
Vetter
South Army
Theiss
Peterwardein
Kaciatzy
Grosswardein
Arad
Szelin, &c
Hussars
Atand
Pers
Bang
Etter
Bem
Perozel
Gi ‘E Disobedi
Hungary
Transylvania
Mevsares
Dembinski
Sini
Bolesko
Boliak
Wallachia
Haynan and
Paskiewitech
Gambling House in New Orleans Described in Flamboyant Lure
The piece paints New Orleans gambling rooms as luxurious dens with couches, mirrors, and music, then shifts to sobering scenes of debt, despair, and ruined reputations. It cites a Missouri widow, a “first families” litmus test, and sharp social judgments on class and propriety in early American society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Daily Republican
Saratoga
Rep
F. PF. V
Missouar
Virginia
Missouri
St. Louis
Bliss and Union Fear Whig Backlash Over Presidential Aide
In a jagged column from the New York Express the writer warns that Colonel Bliss, son in law of General Taylor, faces impeachment and removal as the Union critiques the President’s staff. The piece predicts the Whig dynasty will last only four years, contends democracy will regain power, and cites political retaliation and party turmoil.
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Bliss
Wenseman
Taylor
Col Bilas
White House
Col
Col. Bliss
Gen. Taylor
Polk
Pennsylvani
N.Y
Cuba Hunt Expedition Bust Up by U S Authorities
The U S District Attorney disrupted the Cuba expedition from this port. A leader was arrested on bail, processes issued against others, and U S Marines and Deputy Marshals seized the vessels including the Sea Gull and Orleans. About 150000 was raised in New York. The President seeks neutrality and limits action while protecting government honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Cuba
United States
Orleans
Florida
U.S
Fort Howard re-occupied by two infantry companies
Ansy Istenusexce Two. Fourth Infantry units from Suckett Harbor and Detroit, ordered by the Secretary of War to retake Fort Howard at Green Bay under Brevet Colonel F. Lee, in case of trouble during forthcoming Indian payments. Other units from Fort Laramie and Tampa Bay are mentioned with dates and commanders. A Bath Tribune fragment reports a two year old’s death from cobalt exposure and a mother’s repeated prayers.
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Fourth Infantry
Suckett’s Harbor
Detroit
Fort Howard
Green Bay
Brewet Cul F. Lee
Fort Laramie
Rocky Mountains
Fourth Artillery
Tampa Bay
Alabama
Gulf Gaast
WP Brainbridge
Second Artillery
St. Augustiny
Savannah
Mie
Jor A. Loud
Nat Intel
Texas News: Election Hopefuls and Flooded Lowlands
From Texas comes word of slow election returns with Williamsor possibly winning a district long absent from the last Congress. Kaufman faces no opposition. Heavy rains flood the state, raising Brazos Trinity rivers and Buffalo Bayou, swamping prairie roads and threatening coastal levee damage. Indian news is scarce.
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Texas
E. A. Oulen
Houston
Sirect
Galveston
Williamsorr
Pilsbury
Kaufman
Brazos
Trinity
Buffalo Bayou
Independent candidates announce for Congress and Ohio Legislature
CAPT. SAMUEL THOMPSON of Lower Sandusky is named as an Independent candidate for Congress in this district. HON. ISAAC VANDOREN is announced as an Independent Free Soil candidate seeking re election to the Ohio Legislative Lower House from Sandusky, Wood, and Ottawa counties.
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Samuel Thompson
Lower
Sandusky
Congress
Isaac Vandoren
Free Soil
Ohio
Sandusky, Wood
Ottowa
President Taylor and Free Soil
A Pittsburgh report cites President Taylor stating he opposed slavery extension into new territories while opposing federal interference within states. He backs California’s slavery prohibition for admission, and expresses hostility to slavery in new territories, framed by a Buller County Whig perspective.
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Taylor
Free Soil
Locofees
Wilmot
Walker
California
Gen. Taylor
Californa
Union
Pittsburg
Congress
States
Washington
Pittsburgh
Larimer
Free Soil Party
Tarif
Owal
Buller County
Locofoco Nomination in Woodville District Surprises Some
The Locofoco convention at Woodville on Saturday nominated Eber Wilson of Wood county to represent the district in the Legislature. The choice surprised some county Locofocos who expected their claims to be before the convention, as the nomination was reportedly decided a week prior by insiders. The column also notes name-change petitions for Sandusky to Fremont and criticizes editors from Upper Sandusky Pioneer, while reporting a census of Oregon showing 903 residents and about 2,500 voters with under 200 foreigners.
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Locofoco
Woodville
Eber Wilson
Wood County
Horatio
Luxeraie
Lower
Sandusky
Fremont
Fossy
Smith and
Giles
Gen. Taylor
Political clashes over Locofece and Free Soil fusion emerge
In Lucas, Henry, and Trumbull counties factions split, each nominating separate Democratic candidates for the Legislature. Seneca County sees a similar show of rival camps as the Young Democrats push Breslin while Old Wonkers resist. Locos plan county officer nominations at the Court House today with a disputed Sheriff seat likely awarded to a Woodville ally.
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Locofece
Free Soil Harmoney
Freesoil
Lucas
Henry
Trumbull County
Seneca County
Young Democracy
Breslin
Sald
Court House
Woodville
Vermont Whig Victory Promises Governor Elected by People
The Star That Never Sets reports a likely Whig win for governor Coolidge as returns remain incomplete. A Whig gain is noted with Free Soil loss since September, Meacham wins the vacancy in Congress, and Whig strength rises in the legislature including a 1822 majority in Chittenden County.
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Vermont
Coolidge
United Free Soil and Democratic
Meacham
Geo. P. Marsh
Meachar
Chittenden County
Misdirected philanthropy and servant case at New Orleans
The New Orleans health trip of Mr. Clas is linked to a sensational tale of an African American servant Levi enticed by “philanthropists” with $300 to desert his master. Levi, intoxicated then paid to flee to Boston as a sailor, later returns to his master after realizing the offer was a bad bargain. The episode is cited amid broader political accusations and editorials about government waste.
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Clas
O. 8. Journal
North
New Orleans
Levi
Saratoga
New York Vourier
Newport
R. J
Boston
Lilite
Canonnia
W. M. Guinn
Mississippi
Calif
Concerd Intelligencer
California
Savery
Guinn
Congress
N. S. Evening Post
National Revenues and Finances of 1849 in Review
The fiscal year ends June 30, 1849, with total federal revenues lower by about 2.1 million than the prior year. Customs, lands, and miscellaneous receipts show declines in land sales due to Mexican War warrants. Expenditures rose sharply in 1849, with civil and war costs totaling over 14 and 27 million respectively, and overall federal spending near 44.8 million. The note cites Connecticut manufacturing data and mentions California statehood moves and Slavery debates tied to recent political discourse.
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Reg'l
Newark
N. York
New York
Civil, &c
Polle
C. & Jour
Edgecomb County county reputation and 19th century politics
A late 19th century compendium notes Edgecomb County North Carolina as dark and backward, recounting electoral disparities with Polk and Clay figures and a tale of church and Bible distribution that led residents to drive out a visiting preacher. The item also mentions frost in the city, a political courier’s speed, and whale capture near Shrewsbury New Jersey with a 30 foot whale.
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Edgecomb Counie
N. Carolina
Union
Cass
Ilentines
Taylor
Polk
Clay
Edgecomb
North Carolina
Robber warns Rome resident and a moral on labor
Excerpts recount a Rome tale of a man robbed at night who regained his watch after shouting Montre monte and boasts the theft would end in a fortnight. The piece shifts to a sermon on work, praising the dignity of labor and urging use of all faculties. It includes other short items on ministers, politics, and commerce from the era.
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Exrnsonpixant Ros
Rome
Montre Monte
Dery
Lapon
Sipe
Simeon
Remarkable praise for Henry Clay and diverse 19th century notes
A northern and southern miscellany reports praise for Henry Clay by a former Alabama governor and U S senator. It notes large iron bridge cables, a U S Supreme Court refusal to block Belmont bridge work, a Lorain convention nominating Dr Nee S Townshend, and unsettled times for Whigs and Locos around Gen Taylor. Also mentions cotton worm in the south, New Orleans health, and yellow fever absence with 105 deaths last week amid no cholera.
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Henry Clay
Alabama
United States
Russia
Tae
Wheeling Gazette
Grier
U. S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Belmont Bridge Company
Damag
New Orleans
South
Louisiana
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New York Courier & Enquirer
Cubs
Lafayette Hall
Athens
Bath
Triton
Br. Shaw
Cobalt
J. S. Fouke
Lower Sandusky
Aakers
W. B. Patmen
N. W
Third
Chesnut Streets
E. W. Cann
Eng
Dock Streets
Philadelphia
Nokaemgenty
Lowen Sasnuser
Nee
Oregon
Fhiel
Washington Union of Sthull
Dory
Treasury
Mr. Ritchie
Democratic Party
Cor. Wash
Democratis
Wash
Republic
Nextirien
Colins
Beverly
New Jersey
Custom House
Connecticut
St. Herexs
Wm. Goddard
Calcutta
St. Helena
Tay
St .Helenia
Manille
Isle of France
Whig
Baltimore
St Helens
Boston Traveler
Com
Cray
Remport
Empire State
City
Albany
Buffalo
Lome
Lorie Mantis
New York Tribune
Martin Vanlaren
Ocean House
Shrewsbury N.J
Jess
Yne Haumton
Ashinbula Sendinel
Giddings
Trtees
Wasursaton Mosumeyt
Freemen of
America
Storemans
Great Brian
Ireland
Lorain
Nee S. Townshend
Soeeanel
U. S. Jour
Portland
Commonwealth
Belmont Chron
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