FOR PRESIDENT GEN ZACHARY TAYLOR AND THE WAR DEBATE
The Jocofoco press and a few Whig papers defend the Mexican War as just while labeling opponents as traitors to the country. The piece contrasts the current war with Mexico with the 1812 conflict, noting the former as aggression and the latter as defense of rights. It cites Mr. Clay as clarifying the stance and urges prudent counsels to guide national destiny. The text also references a National Whig Convention view and notes subscriptions and local notices about naval and public matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocofoco Press
Mexico
Great Britain
Cannal
Great Beatin
Clay
Alleirs
Telegraph Line Plans Reach Illinois From Louisville
A St Louis Republican note reports Mr O'Reilly, a famed telegraph agent, plans a new line across Illinois to Chicago via Springfield or direct routes. Construction would start once the Louisville to St Louis line is finished this December. Local leaders urge a Springfield branch to improve eastern and southern communication and mail service year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
O'Reilly
Chicara
Stringfield
Louisville
St Louis
Springfeld
Quincy
Morgio Journal
Jacksonville
Springfield
Gastern
Gen Shields and the Presidency in the National Whig
The National Whig accuses Gen Shields of pushing the Mexican War for personal ambition and a bid for the U S Senate. It argues the Whig party lacks military figures, cites Shields as a war hero with political aims, and notes his Irish birth and alleged anti Catholic stance. It contrasts Shields with other political aspirants and criticizes editorials supporting the war. It also touches on local notices about temperance, publishing, and a presses item.
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Shields
National Whig
Mexico
U. S
Congress
U. S. Senate
Douglass
Erro Gordo
Cherubunce
Union
Panera
Washington
United States
Worth
Ams
White House
Himsel
Polk
Buchanan
Dallas
Shark
van Buren
Col. Johnson
Worn Letters From Mexico 1847 and Shipwreck Tale
Later from Mexico reports the capture of Mexico City defenses and the fall of Chapultepec with personal observations on Mexicans and American troops. Also recounted is the wreck of the Caroline off Georgia with heroic survival and a dramatic adze rescue by Captain Smith. A New Orleans Delta column warns against a large standing army and argues for strategic policy to avoid future constitutional peril.
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Kendall
Mexico
Mustaney
New
O Iteans Dida
New Orleans
Gulf
Pacifice
Iti
Comstock & Cor
Allly's & Connel
May
Comatoch
Second Street
Paydress Street
Longley
Comstock
Comstocks
Merchant’s Hotel
Glasgow House
Clint Hibouatever
SR. Hoffman, Flachs & Doway
Fire on the Lakes Calamity Claims Phenix Passengers
A morning shipboard disaster on Lake Midgan between Meounowue and Sheboygan saw the Quinet, the Pyonetier Phanix, catch fire leading to many drownings. From 280 to 300 aboard, including Americans and foreigners, perished or were saved with only a few cabin passengers surviving. The Delaware rescued some, towed the burning wreck to Manitowoc, and the captain Mr. Sweet survived despite prior injuries. Two daughters of Mr. Hazleton perished near their Ohio home, marking a heavy loss for their mother and family.
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City of
Mexico
Collegio de
North
U. S
Wimeult
Genet
Vega
Cerro Gordo
Twiggs
Plane de Rio
la Vega
Chapultepec
Rio Grande
Santa Anna
Vilencia
Paredesac
Walker
Roberts
Quincy
Perote
Patterson
Mishall
Cusling
Duebla
Star
Civens
Ameren
Spenish
Emignomsrom Holland
Beun
Sheboy Gauss
Cote Ube
Untesa
Mr. Sweet
Lake Erie
Fragmented War News From Mexico and U S Opinion
The scornful tract argues Mexico is doomed to Anglo Saxon rule, cites U S plans for occupation and marches from Vera Cruz to Querétaro, and notes Mexican discontent and potential uprisings. It critiques Mexican leadership and reflects on climate, travel delays, and military deployments.
A National Convention Debate in the Welhmund Whig
The Welhmund Whig argues for party organization and a national convention to nominate Whig candidates for president and vice president. It warns that without centralized effort, the Whig cause, led by General Taylor and his supporters, risks defeat against disunited rivals. The Intigua Journal is cited as a leading Whig voice backing this view.
Political debate on Whig unity and Gen Taylor nomination
In Ohio and nationally, Whigs discuss uniting to elect a Taylor ticket, stressing Virginia support and a national convention. The piece argues a single nominee, warns against independent runs, and notes reactions to Clay, Ferrar, and anti slavery sentiment while highlighting Texas politics and a Texas annexation stance. The item also mentions local notices and a library lecture.
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Ohio
Congress
Quincy CML Whig
Gen Taylor
Hay
Gen.Taylor
Gen. Taylor
Loco Foco
Texel
Taylor
Virgiis
Virginia
Ferrar
Molena Volens
Whig Party
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Quincy Whig
Y Gbarklett & Sullivan
Gen
Zachary Taylor
Ths
Cameron
St. Lowi
Josephine” Clifton
Kiorr
Pekin
F. A. McNeil
TD. Baker
Mancuie
Banteberr Asin
Columbus
Old Weathersfield
Connecticut
Jon Bers
U.S. Senate
Tennessee
McClay
Telegraph
Ilinois
Stewart
Chicago
Mackay
To. le MaAcked
The
Whig
Myc
Sierk
Sam
Tom Duff Green
Washington City
the Times
Morgan Journals
Cincinnati
F. W. Tuomas
Clinton Bradshaw
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston
Caroline
Saco
William Smith
Wilmington
N. C
Bath
Smith
Tybee
Savannah River
Nne
Henry Hughes
Isaac Mead
Brown
Savannah
New York
Agaiast
Isistman
Charles Brown
Iself
Trishian
Cadel the Welch
Aval
Capt. Smith
New Blaven
Splendid
Delaware Breakwater
Nouv
Ratuen Lacomtco
Texas
Tran Ipe
Kexpact
New Orleans Picayune
Rendall
Scott
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Queretaro
Guanajuato
San Luis de Potosi
Guadalajara
Anaya
Ferrera
Oly
Hnonte
Bustamente
ThinAny
Opin
Intigua Journal
States
Carter
Manonist
Aman
Gon Vlor Muet
Chon
Troy
Indiana
Lou. Journal
Locofuco
St. Augustine
Senator Horston
Sam Houston
Taz Punch
Cupid
Peter Lott Rey
George Alpiuan
Maaun
Thompson
Celevi
Philadelphia
Pradent
J. Cipa Mielain
Cronteres
Joan Swift
Phiadelphias
Herman H
Meier
Fplansers
Wempier
H. H. Meier
T. Will
Buchan
London
England
Pwce
Kuat
Miascari
Wings, Love
Wirconsin
Gey
Cennine
Forsale
Ty Plachs & Doway
TAY
LOM & Brother
Droggiete
Quincy I
Tery
Monk
Chestnut Street
WM. T. Knapp
Presis
ER & Reaugh
St. Ve Louis
Quincy House
T. L. Mackoy & Co
Front Street
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