Sober Message on War and Peace from General Scott
An excerpt presents General Scott warning that force may be used if necessary to resolve differences with Mexico. He states a ready army of 100,000 could intervene, claims restraint in trying to avoid dishonor, and asserts retaliation if conciliation fails. He presses for peace, friendship, and union or warns of consequences of war.
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Americas
Europe
Mexico
Puebla
Asaureil
Ee Walenfield,scott
Taylor and Presidential Prospects Discussed in Letter
The Newport Daily News reprints Gen Taylor's letter to a Baton Rouge gentleman on serving as president. He says he has no apiration for the office but would accept if the people required it, urging the nation to choose a capable constitutionalist to lead. He favors a quick, honorable end to the war and hopes the right man is placed at the helm. A separate proclamation by Gen Heolt to Mexicans is noted, praising peace and highlighting the war’s evils. The Vanderbilt steamer Carmelina reportedly made trial runs with the Nisgard, and President Polk left Washington for Michtown with his party, arriving Saturday.
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TayLon
Tee Paus
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin
Gen. Taylor
Baton Rouge
United States
Wien
Gesly Scott
Heolt
Ag & Nation
Mexico
Axo Catt
Yornia
N. O. Picayune
Stoizel
Durango
Parras
Saltillo
Rio Grande
Iwell
Kendall
Yucatecas
San Luis
Doraingo
Stokzel
California
Mazatlan
Canat
New Orleans
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Sith
Cushing
Matumgraz
Warren
Point Isabel
Fort Broson
Congress
Republic
Morelia
Wiarar
Physicenenes
Gol
R. J. Taylor
Northern Mexico and New Orleans News Roundup
The N O Picayune discusses Durango and nearby states' stance on Mexican governance and possible American influence, with details from German trader Stolzer. Also notes Highland's New Orleans arrival, Gen Cushing’s recovery, a knife attack on a veteran, Mexican desertions, and plans for a New York Oda Fellows ceremony with a future political ticket list.
Mexico in chaos and talk of peace reshapes capital politics
Correspondent reports from the city of Mexico amid anarchy with a new president to be elected by the fifteenth. Guerrilla bands on roads near Puebla disrupt travel as Kennedy arrives by stagecoach with robbery frequent. Congress debates English mediation while Santa Anna touts victory at Cerro Gordo and seeks funds. Some northern states threaten secession as martial law looms and casualties rise. News travels verbally. files to follow.
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Mexico
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Pagcengera
Apaya
Puebla
England
United States
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Congress
Santa Anna
Orizaba
Cerro Go
Guadalajara
Guanajuato
Queretaro
Bacatecos
Dorangy
San Luis
Inland News and Maritime Notes From 1846 Column
Reports from Brazos to the 19th final and Mexico battles near Cerro Gordo with Col Doniphan defeated by Gen Rieso. Cadwallader reinforces Scott. Lane and Bowles found courageous but unfit. Monterey Pioneer predicts Taylor near San Luis. Urren issues proclamations for men, Alexica city. Taos insurrection suspected. Santa Fe reports quiet. A race between Oregon and Vanderbilt boat for $1000. New York departure today at 11. Hotel notices and hair remedies advertised from 1846 Boston Daily.
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