Mexican troop movements threaten Nueces west of Nueces River
Disturbing Houston Star extract from May 24 reports Mexican forces near the Rio Grande and advancing toward the Nueces line. Texas leaders plan swift coastal and inland measures, with Commodore Stockton and Col Love poised to act. Reports note renewed calls to gather troops at Corpus Christi and prepare for possible annexation tensions affecting Texas borders.
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Csptain
T Deii
Piaa- Wong
Houston Star
Luis Potosi
Mexico
Courfiry
Nueces
Galveston
Com. Stockton
Col. Love
Rio Grande
Neuces
Col. McKinney
Sam’ Williams
A. Wickliffe
United States
Sherman
Ins
Corpus Christi
Monopolists and Politics in 19th Century Tariff Debate
The excerpt presents a heated House of Representatives speech arguing against monopolistic wealth, defending capitalists as drivers of industry, and attacking French Jacobinist and radical critiques. It cites the Merrimack Manufacturing Company example to illustrate broad ownership and rebuke claims that capital equals unworthy protection.
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Om Narkane
Congress
Etary
Sapitsi
Lherry
Revolutionary Radicaljiam
Jack Canes
Lanterne
U. States
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Annexation views voiced by Gen Sam Lovston in New Orleans
Gen Sam Lovston addressed a large New Orleans audience on Texas history and its annexation, noting initial support but reservation after Texas offered terms and government responses. He likened the situation to a flirtation with England and stated President Jones supported the measure, saying Texas would join a respected family if annexed.
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Sam
Lovston
New Orleans
Texas
United States
England
Jones
Constirion
Detroit Advertiser
Woodbridge and
Gordon
Congress
Atate
Panshall Statesman Subscription Arrears Notice
The Panshall Statesman issues a notice on June 17 warning readers in arrears that unpaid balances will not receive the full subscriber rate. It states prices revert to prior levels and that continued nonpayment will incur prior charges and possible disconnection.
The Wool Business and Tariff Threats in the West
The article extols expanding wool production across the West, noting abundant sheep and falling prices, while warning that tariff repeal threats and Loco Foco politics jeopardize profits. It cites John Randolph, Polk era debates, and fears for manufacturers without tariff protection. It also touches on wheat crop prospects and regional agricultural shifts.
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United States
Calhoun
John Randolph
New England
Polk
Foco
James K. Polk
Congress
Loco Foco
General Muster and Militia Critique in 19th Century Review
The article ridicules militia assemblies as chaotic and undisciplined, calling the militia the right arm of national defense a source of ridicule. It argues for arming and training men for real duty and efficiency over traditional socie ties and annual reviews. It also critiques state control of railroads as political and economically burdensome, urging reform and reduced partisan influence.
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Eadh
Jack Falstaff
Ehough
Col. Pluckt
Pontic Works
Locolocoiam
Pomise Jacksonian
Loco Foco
Brotherhood of Loco Foco
Free Press
Canapa Railway Debate and Local Accidents Highlight Town Notes
In Windsor a meeting discussed routing for a Canapa Railway with Detroit and Port Huron proposals, noting a 60 mile length difference favoring a northern path. A fatal accident in Lee involved Mr Henderson and Mr Butler over corn disputes, Butler pending custody. Community efforts urged to fund fire prevention and a temperance hotel opened by Wm G Wheaton in Detroit.
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Canapa
Port Sarnia
Lake Huron
Toronto
Detroit
Ningsra Rivera
Taner
Central Railroad
Port Huron
Windsor
Joan Fienpenson
Lee
Henderson
Butler
Eaton County
Tampanance House
Wheaton
Battle Creek
Controversy Over Eight Dollar Licenses Sparks Village Outcry
A heated letter attacks the village board over eight dollar license fees for Receeses, arguing the policy corrupts morals and endangers property. The writer calls for prosecution, denounces the marshal, and likens the situation to martial law in New Orleans on January 1815.
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Saya
Marshall
Weil
New Orleans
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