English common sense on law and litigation costs
A critique argues that formalized law and costly pleadings deter people from seeking legal help. It suggests that simpler procedures would raise litigation, as more cases would be settled by payment to avoid delays and business disruption, benefiting lawyers through faster, paperless action.
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Battle of Cerro Gordo Near Vera Cruz Report
Dispatch recounts Gen Scott’s victory at Cerro Gordo on April 18 1847 after Twiggs and Wiggs divisions pierced Mexican lines. Sherman quotes officers praised for storming the tower and capturing 39 bronze cannons while Santa Anna fled toward Xalapa and prisoners and loot flood the spoils.
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la Vena
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Vasquez
Batery
Shields
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Xilupa
Worth
Xalapa
Pillow
Nelson
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Askelle Regiment
R. Farqueron
Tennesee
H. E Murray
G. ‘T. Sutherland
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Ewell
Rifles
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Patten
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Sumner
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Cerro Gordo
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Almonte
Certo Gordo
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Cerra Gordo
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United States
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Vena Une Correspondence Notes Weather and Trade
The letter from Vena Une, Mexico, dated Apert 23, describes four days without word from messengers, a failed express, and a failed attempt to deliver mail after a scout passed. It notes American reliability, Mexican confidence, and rising Yankee trade, with Uncle Sam’s warehouses full of provisions and valuables. The piece mentions warm weather and a local ice price of 25 cents per pound as the sole refreshment.
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Ugy
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Jalupa
From Nauvoo and City News Adverts of 1847
Excerpt from the Nauvoo Advertiser describes events in Nauvoo on April 24 1847. Mentions Civil disturbances earlier and a Gregor Company passing through the city. Reports a cold harsh winter and very dry spring with fruit trees blooming and farmers busy planting crops. Notes quiet times in the Holy City and Hancock County.
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Mormondom
Gregor Company
Nauvoo
Califor nia church factions grow with annual spring shift
A fragment notes multiple respected men urging a new independent Califor nia spring church movement apart from Mormon influence. It mentions a large Methodist society, four local preachers, Presbyterians establishing weekly Sabbath services, and Catholics maintaining winter preaching. overall crowds are described as sizable.
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California
Mormare
Arrival of the Steamship Caledonia brings market updates
The Caledonia arrived at Buetaa with Liverpool advices to the 2thh and London 19th. Wheat flour and Indian corn rise amid buoyant demand while American stocks shrink. Norloft ship market steadies. London corn strong. cotton and general prices firm. Bank of England signals alarm as exchange rates climb. News touches on Parliament, Irish affairs, and a Melbourne or American ship loss.
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Berlin
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Cork
West India Raga Mail Steady Packer Company
Great Western
Selasta
Runge
Beeskoo
Controversy over Homestead Exemption debated locally
The Statesman reprints ten weeks of debate on Homestead Exemption. The Expounder’s reply and readers’ opposition frame a clash over whether such a law protects debtors or harms creditors and state growth. The piece argues against the measure, citing risk to credit, stagnation, and social division, and defends existing exemptions.
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Oiore
Milwaukie Courier
Free West
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Michigan
Ohio
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Wisconsin
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Seftipeee
Pay the Priniest and Prices for Wheat Jump
The firmers report excellent grain prices this spring and urge payment of dues. The Advertiser notes advance in floor prices with figures from Detroit and New York markets. Wheat values are given for local and distant markets, indicating strong demand and upcoming receipts.
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Detroit
New York
The Next Congress and Widespread Whig Prospects
The Next Congress already shows 153 members elected, with 86 Whigs and 67 Locos. Several states will hold elections in summer and fall, and a Whig majority in the next House is anticipated. Also notes Emvano Braphy’s improving health and various local notices including postal revenue changes.
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