The Geography of Mexico from the Battle Grounds
The New York Sun recounts a Mexican geography described near Matamoras and the Rio Grande. It notes U S and Mexican boundary claims, a road from Matamoras to Mexico City, military posts, and a large American force potential in the region. It also describes Vera Cruz, Yucatan, and population, with views on independence and port fortifications including St. Juan de Ulloa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Mexico
Matamoras
United States Army
Rue Grande
Thewemset
Niger
Puintdeabel
Chartier
Teutad
Mazin
Miamosas
Meslen
Montemoras
Yucatan
Vera Cruz
Adana
Republe
Galveston
Port Isabel
New Orleans
Point Tatel
Opesasa
Méiico
Aquiles
Veedy
New York
York Courier
Juan de Uden Cotlé
Juan de Ulloa
Edaga
York
England
London
Mexican ban on arms shipments via New York during a recent year
A report describes Mexican restrictions on shipments of powder guns and cannon to Mexico from New York. It details two strong schooners carrying weapons, 180 guns and 8 to 10 tons of gunpowder, dispatched under American papers, financed by a Mexican house, with Allied colors. A Veracruz shipmaster noted fortifications and a cannon of 382 pounds caliber amid Fresn landings. Names and dates are withheld.
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City of
New York
Mexico
Alexicea
Thie
Vara Cruz
Juan de Ulla
Newark Youth in Army Rescues Patrol In Mexican Encounter
An Exploit from Newark Duty Advertiser recounts Dudley, 19, formerly of Newark NJ, now in the army, returning from Puebla to surprise two Mexican soldiers guarding muskets. He seized the weapons, restrained the men, and secured valuable information before handing them over, earning praise for his daring conduct and popularity among peers.
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Newark
Dudley
Pickela
Gilbert
Bneath
Pacificatory
Navy Thirteen increase and iron steamers plan
Correspondence from Philadelphia to North America reports a Navy Department push to expand coastal defenses. A committee proposes thirteen iron steam frigates and one gun ship, each 1500 ton, with 6, 10, and 2 inch guns, totaling a 32 pounder battery. Cost estimated around 7 million dollars and a full report is promised next Tuesday.
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Mr. Webster
Deaths of Maj Ringgold and Mel Brown Darken Victory News
The New Orleans Bee notes the deaths of Maj Ringgold of the Flying Artillery and Mel Brown during the Mexican conflict, praising their merit and bravery. Both officers are described as valiant and loyal, whose loss is a national blow amid celebrated triumphs.
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Maj Ringgold
Mel Brown
Maj. Ringgold
Napoleon
The Avaye Manios editorial note on poor paper quality
The editorial notes delays and missing issues due to very poor paper supplied by Bilwanken. The editors express inability to publish reliably this week and regret low quality paper affecting the publication. They promise to improve once better stock arrives.
Proportion of Money in Nation’s Wealth Examined
The text argues that currency value cannot exceed a natural proportion of total wealth, fixed by self interest and necessity. It contends that increasing money beyond this point would inflate prices without extra productive value, while reducing money would force all to bear the same value for their holdings. The piece promises further discussion next week on this banking principle.
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Wea
Avery
Bea
Furphy
Crawford
Murphy
Benton
Jby
Red
Sred
Murder at Menomones over Prairieville mill dispute
The Freeman reports Henry Keene of Prairieville was murdered Saturday morning in Menomones by David Bonham of Lisbon, amid a clash over a saw mill and land tied to canal lands. Keene attempted peaceful possession. Bonham fired a gun, wounding Keene fatally. Bonham and George Bu bows were later jailed.
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Henry Keene
Prairieville
Menomones
David Bonham
Lisbon
Keane
Bonhem
Abram Notingham
Keene
Frory
Bonham
Fragmented War Time Chronicle with Murky Notices
A garbled page recounts a shooting near Benton Crawford injuring Murphy with buckshot, Crawford likely fled. mentions a lawyer of reserve reputation and a group amid carriage events. The piece drifts into varied notices about exchanges, bank suspensions, license debates, Mexico, and odd anecdotes, with no clear single focus.
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Battle Grounds
Biguan de Ulloa
R. Cathiss
Moexig
Wtamers
Texas
United States
Nueces
Rio Grane
The
New Orleans Bee
Manios
Tueaday
Thayata
Boston Salesman
Woodstock Age
New Hampshie Patriot
Hartford Times
Philadelphia American Sentinel
Detroit
See Press
National
Graham
River Raisin Bank
Michigan
Dean's
Blaxenare & Co
Rochester
Sias
Louselie
Ohio River
Flo
Louteniile Dem
Rio Grande
Shire Equity
U. States
Lawrences
Mon H
W. O. Picayune
Torrey
Blaryland
Baltimore
Eaton
Col. Crow
Vwhiek Napoleon
Nisteen
Lavalides
Carini
Har
Aho
Niagara Falls
Indy Eee
Willard
Blackva
Eran
Troy
N. G
Mr. Halaim
Farmer
Chicago
Chicago Democrat
Peace Party
John Quincy Adams
Ashmun
Cranston
Culver
Hann
Grim Grinnell
Hudson
D. P. Klag
Beet
Bevarance
Btrohm
Tilden
Vance
Senate
Vinter
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