Unclear medical farce and California dispatches
A garbled narrative describes a mock medical cure and reward offer amid a dramatic scene at sea. It shifts to late 1846 dispatches from California detailing ongoing conflicts with insurgents, the Savannah expedition, and Californians under Gen. Flores. Reports recount losses, horses, and plans to march toward the city of the Angels and the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Tleman
Washington
National Intelligencer
San Disco
The
Angela
Flores
Castro
Savannah
Savannahe
Domingo
San Pedro
Aarty
Warner's
Dutag An
Wm. R. Manchester
Lieut Beale
Congress
Caidad de Los Angeles
Surrender of Vera Cruz Rumors Spread Across Papers
A telegraphed confusion from Pittsburgh papers claims Vera Cruz surrendered without a shot. Reports differ on Cartagena and the castle, with Union confirming possible surrender while others doubt. Telegrams say Santo Domingo ordered withdrawals as American forces near Vera Cruz. The main truth remains uncertain amid conflicting dispatches. Sheriff sale notices and unrelated county items follow in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Pittsburgh
Commercial and
Gazette
Carte
Washington Union
Union
Santo Anne
San Luia Potosi
Saltillo
Puerto Nacionial
Taylor
What is all this for the Mexican War question
The article debates the Mexican War motives and aims, arguing invasion repelled and Rio Del Norte secured, questioning why the war continues for further conquests. It urges administration to explain policy shifts and reflect on the war’s true objects, citing Polk and Celboon. It also notes capitol site talks and local educational reports and Irish relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fressaryl
United States of
Armenia
Mr. Polk
Afr
Celboon
Rio del Norte
Tess
Wales
Mio del Norte
Croserd
Hie Enguy
Ami
Calioon
Taza
Suigneux
Free North
Tesas
Two Great Bristles of War from the Rio Grande
News in this number reports rumors of major battles between Gen. Taylor and Santa Anna. It notes Taylor's retreat to Monterey after clashes near Agua Nueva and Saltillo, with heavy casualties and reports of Mexican advance toward Matamoros. Officials warn stores may be at risk as forces mass around Brazos, Camargo, and Matamoros.
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Joisu
Oriven Newson
Detroit
Erie
Ireland
Buffalo
Resp
Darrait Advertiser
Blichhan
Teowsswes
Irish Relief Committee For
Michigan
Lake and Cama
Dewail Pepern
United Staten
Cleveland
Gaibey
Orleans
Baffele
seresBor
Btaterinar Union Sclidor
Mitchell
Coditna
Hradtss
Watuina- Forn
Bocasin
Iabota
Climie
Walt Newhe
Fat
Statesman
Rio Grande
Vera ‘Crus
Albany
New Orleans
Taylor
Santa Anna
Agua Nueva
Saltillo
Bia
Monterey
Alconada
Amerixnes
McCulloch
Urren
Matamoros
Thia Newe
Yeesele
Lobos Island
Vera
New York
National Intelligencer
Anya
Camacgo
Col. Morgan
Brazos
Matamoris
Camargo
Senate of
Lansinna
Montstry
Palmello
Artiverd
Brazoe
Cannles
Piace
Matamoras
Rinconada
U.S
Lrazos
Tampico
Rinconada Pass
Jervin
Col. Curtis
Washington
Whellington
the Express
Santo Anna
The
Alexicatt
Island of Lobos
Mississippi
Canada
Hamilton
Ade. Ap.i
N.O. Picayune
Buena Vista
John Bell
Express
Cien
Burexa Vista
J. J. Bisa
Turner
U. S.A
Matamores
Buena Viste
Sursillo
Aikanang and
Kentucky
Indiana
de. T
H. Clay
Great Western
Hardin
Iligois
Curtin
Ohio
Hunter
U. S. Dragoona
Virginia Regiment
Urrea
Santa Ronna
Tande
Trong
Sarriff Sale
Calana
Warne
Stats of
Theodore Romers
Marshall
Caminy
Cates
State of Michigan
Aber
Imo
North
Marth
North West
Ainity
O. Wilder
Cathoan
Exchange Street
First Street
Marhajl
Saldeillag
Bnee Na
Kalmazoo
Jacomm
George Kaicham
T J. Horiba
N. Hurd
Sid Wwn
Mandal
Ue Kalamazoo Bich
Taylor Victor at Agua Nueva and Monterey
Report outlines General Taylor leading about 5,000 volunteers against 93,000 Mexicans. After fierce fighting at Agua Nueva and in Monterey approaches, Santa Anna's forces were repulsed, Taylor pursued then halted Mexican relief as Urrea with 8,000 cavalry blocked reinforcements. Artillery and dragoons caused heavy casualties on both sides.
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Taylor
Agua Nueva
Mexicana
Ranta Anna
Baltisto
Monterey
Battille
America
Montereyr
Santa Anne
Santa-Anne
Saltillo
Santa Anna
Urrea
Camargo
Rumors of Treaty Peace With Mexico Reach Washington
From Washington comes hopeful chatter that negotiations for peace with Mexico are on the eve of completion. Key figures Hargens and Atocha are in close communication with the Government as Mr Atocha may be sent again to Mexico. the Mexican boundary claims are reportedly adjusted and a favorable result for the mission appears settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nu Battie
Taylor
Hargens
Santa Anna
Ezent
Atocha
Ahatoc
Reports from Gen Taylor on Mexican Revolution
Late from the Army brings dispatches about Gen Taylor and rumors of a Mexican revolution. Tampico reports troops left Lobos Island and Taylor may have retreated toward Salulto and Monterey without battle. Other Mexican sources claim an Agua Nueva action with Santa Anna defeating Taylor and a clergy led revolution in Mexico City. Proclamations spoke of federation restored, with mixed signals on relations with the United States.
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Pan.a
E. U
Southern Mail
Washington
New Orleans
Brazos
Tampico
Taylor
Island of
Lobos
Salulto
Monterey
Agua Nueva
Santa Anna
Geo. Teylor
Mexico
Pariag
Federation
Satinos
Aaneried
Bloody Battle Report From Buena Vista Victory
From the New Orleans Picayune the Buena Vista victory is announced with Santa Anna defeated and Taylor's forces achieving success. The memorandum details February 22–23 actions, losses on both sides, and shifts in command and troop dispositions with multiple named officers and regiments.
Battle of Brashn? Advancing Forces and Santa Anna’s Actions
Fragmentary report from Camp near Buena Vista dated February 93 describes a Mexican force of about 9,000 with 26 guns, engagements across two days, and the narrator’s resolve to retreat to Agnay while provisioning. It notes American successes, heavy fighting, and the soldiers’ duty honoring the Mexican nation, followed by a list of Detroit attorneys and local notices.
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Gen Taylor
Wang
Anite
Weiting
Waigg
Brasos
Old Fort Matney
Buena Vista
Santa Anna's
Buens Vista
Agnay
Santa Ann
Lay
ODD Fellows' Ball
Detroit
Henry J. Walis
Willsw A
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