Texans Warn of War If Mediation Fails
A recently issued government document from the Republic of Texas, signed by Secretary of State Anson Jones, instructs Ashbed Smith in London to push for mediation with Mexico. It warns that if no peace or armistice is reached by the December Texian Congress, Texas will adopt an offensive stance, potentially advancing from Santa Fe and unbound by Rio Grande limits, with war justified as retaliation. The message emphasizes Texas support for war if mediation fails.
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Mexico
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Anson Jonre
Nexna
Ashbed Smith
England
Ekiide
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Texia
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Congress
Pacific
Tyler seeks annexation despite Mexican stance in 1844 message
Late 1844 dispatches note President Tyler’s reluctance to declare war and his preference for immediate annexation of Texas. The concluding paragraph defends forbearance while urging prompt action, blaming Mexico for dereliction and warning of war’s responsibility if Mexico escalates. Reports from New Orleans also mention Cushing traveling from Chiapas and late arrivals from Veracruz.
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Congress
Mexico
United States
Texas
Willson Shannon
Senor Rajon
John Tyler
Washington
South Carolina Democracy Under Fire in Dec 1644
A Charleston era screed attacks South Carolina’s democracy, condemning slavery, ignorance, and political graft. It praises federal unity, warnings against nullification, and argues elective suffrage as essential to liberty amid the state’s aristocratic society.
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Carolin
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Thomas Jefferson
Loco Foco Democracy and Slavery Critique in South Carolina
The passage argues that true political autonomy rests with individuals owning land and cites South Carolina’s coercive practices against Massachusetts citizens. It denounces Northern democracies idolizing Carolina’s slaveholding, condemns Loco foco democracy, and accuses opponents of eroding liberty and fostering tyranny.
Mechanics' Association urged to raise funds for hall
In Marshall a Mechanics' Association aims to defend its library of over three hundred volumes and a hall, now incomplete and in debt. The community is urged to support a Mechanics' Fair with help from local ladies and neighbors to prevent a sacrifice of the venture and to restore public spirit.
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Ladies Benevolent Society Thanks Donors for Fair Support
The Ladies Benevolent Society gratefully thanks Messrs. Duzenbury and Brewer for the use of their store for the recent Fair. They also acknowledge the Marshall Band for music and commend the community for its generous support and open-handed kindness.
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Silend Satria
Boston Emancipator Published Without Dissent
A fragment from an 19th century issue notes Liberty party opposition to the Whig party as essential for Liberty growth and self-preservation. It reports Congress activity, the Sub-Treasury bill debate, a gubernatorial nomination in Connecticut, a Monroe Ladies’ Fair receipt, and an assault on John Quincy Adams by a man named Sangster in the House lobby, with witnesses and paralogic details.
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Revenue, Expenditures and Debt Report Summary
The document outlines the fiscal year ending June 90 with revenues of 30,331,700 03 from customs and other sources, and expenditures of 32,958,027 94, resulting in a deficit of 2,677,127 OL. It provides projected receipts for the next year, estimates of imports and exports, and proposes a sinking fund of two million annually. It also notes the existing national debt and discusses political commentary about the 1848 campaign and a proposed candidate Cray.
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Congress
United States
Mr Bentons Texas Bill Moves To Annex Texas
The bill submitted to the Senate by Mr Benton proposes conditional annexation of Texas to the United States. It authorizes negotiations with Mexico and Texas to settle boundaries and admit Texas as a state on equal footing, with slavery prohibited north of longitude 10 degrees west, and designates the remainder as the Southwest Territory. The measure was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations upon motion by Mr Archer.
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Mississippi
Rio del Norte
Texas
United States
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Greenwich
Mexico
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Archer
Committee of Foreign Relations
Doings at Washington Dec 1844 War Message Rumor
A Washington Dispatch notes a rumored presidential war message to Congress, but asserts no war with Mexico is expected. It discusses Governor Shannon’s status, possible impeachment talk, and mentions Mr Ris Nex as Post Office Agent.
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Mexico
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NEX Manimacy
Ag Post
Charleston mob threatens Hoar over federal case debate
The dispatch describes Charleston residents angered by Mr Hoar's visit to argue a case before the Court. A mob, influenced by local leaders and government officials, threatened violence including tar and feathers. The Sheriff warned Hoar to depart for safety as tensions escalated amid cross state friction between Massachusetts and South Carolina.
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Washington
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Calhoun
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Hoar
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Ping
United States
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Lee
Cicuit Court
Supreme Court
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