Mexican-American War and the Media

RW47v24i18p1c2, March 2, 1847, THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS
Over–reaction of all parties involved in the expulsion of the editor of the Union from the Senate. Includes correspondence.

RW47v24i18p1c3, March 2, 1847, LETTERS FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, Events in the Senate concerning the Three Million Bill. Signed, BRUTUS.

RW47v24i18p1c3, March 2, 1847, Signed BRUTUS
Upset his letters have not been received in time for publication. Tea and coffee tax struck out.

RW47v24i18p1c4, March 2, 1847, NAVAL
Sailing orders for a sloop to the Gulf of Mexico

RW47v24i18p1c4, March 2, 1847, AN IMPORTANT "SIGN"
Senate yesterday authorized the president to renew diplomatic relations with Mexico at anytime.

RW47v24i18p1c4, March 2, 1847, GENERAL TAYLOR
Extract of a letter from a soldier ordered to leave Gen. Taylor and go with Gen. Scott

RW47v24i18p1c6, March 2, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
HOUSE OF DELEGATES. Mr. Scott presented bills.

RW47v24i18p1c6, March 2, 1847, For the Whig, THE GOVERNMENT EDITOR vs. THE SENATE. Parturiunt montes.
Response to the "Republican" press concerning Calhoun and expulsion of the editor of the union from the Senate.

RW47v24i18p2c1, March 2, 1847, THE "LITTLE TARIFF BILL".
Expense of the war.

RW47v24i18p2c1, March 2, 1847, COST OF THE WAR
Reports on the running total cost, how will the Mexican 'indemnity' cover it?

RW47v24i18p2c2, March 2, 1847, THE LIEUTENANT GENERALSHIP
Idea of appointing one general to command Gen. Taylor and Gen. Scott

RW47v24i18p2c2, March 2, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, events in the Senate concerning striking out the tax on tea and coffee. Signed BRUTUS

RW47v24i18p2c3, March 2, 1847, APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT AND SENATE
List of newly formed officers.

RW47v24i18p2c3, March 2, 1847, To Colonel Goodson, of the House of Delegates,
Supports Gov. Smith.

RW47v24i18p2c4, March 2, 1847, LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, Feb. 27^th Reports of Committees

RW47v24i18p2c5, March 2, 1847, LATER FROM TAMPICO
From the N.O. Picayune, Louisiana Volunteers from the Ondiaka are safe, health of the troops.

RW47v24i18p2c5, March 2, 1847, MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Revolution in Tabasco put down, Mexican congress declared 1824 constitution still valid.

RW47v24i18p2c5, March 2, 1847, LATER FROM TEXAS
Man seized for violation of revenue laws, Indians tolerably quiet

RW47v24i18p2c5, March 2, 1847, STILL LATER FROM THE BRAZOS AND VERA CRUZ.
All the troops in motion, Gen. Scott still at Brazos.

RW47v24i18p2c5, March 2, 1847, LATER FROM VERA CRUZ
Gen. Valencia relieved of his command

RW47v24i18p2c6, March 2, 1847, Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce
Steamer Polk will go to Vera Cruz in time for the end of the battle and will probably bring back news of victory.

RW47v24i18p4c1, March 2, 1847, ORIGIN OF THE WAR
Refutes congressional expression that the war is popular.

RW47v24i18p4c2, March 2, 1847, Even Mr. Benton censored Mr. Polk in congress

RW47v24i18p4c2, March 2, 1847, No doubt an attack will be made on Vera Cruz shortly

RW47v24i18p4c2, March 2, 1847, Letter very angry at the remarks of Gov. Marcy on the war. Signed FIAT JUSTITIA.

RW47v24i18p4c4, March 2, 1847, To the Editors of the Whig
Congrats to the Senate for expressing thanks to Gen. Taylor signed. J.R.C

RW47v24i18p4c24 March 2, 1847, Proceeding of the West Point Dialectic Society
Regret the Loss of Senator Botts

RW47v24i18p4c5, March 2, 1847, From the New Orleans Picayune, MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Cannot find any evidence in the Mexican papers that the Mexican congress is interested in Peace.

RW47v24i19p1c1, March 5, 1847, Mr. Calhoun
Administration determined in prosecution of the war on that gentleman.

RW47v24i19p1c1, March 5, 1847, Mr. Corwin of Ohio not going for the presidency

RW47v24i19p1c1, March 5, 1847, Sarcastic body of the Legislature of Virginia

RW47v24i19p1c2, March 5, 1847, CONDITION OF MEXICO
Growing dissention in that distracted country.

RW47v24i19p1c2, March 5, 1847, New York Sun declares Senor Rejon re–appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.

RW47v24i19p1c2, March 5, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, events in the Senate regarding the Lieut. Gen. Scheme, signed BRUTUS

RW47v24i19p1c3, March 5, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 2^nd

RW47v24i19p1c4, March 5, 1847, Mr. BENTON'S SPEECH
Concluded. Copy of Mr. Benton's Speech.

RW47v24i19p1c6, March 5, 1847, For the Whig,
Soldiers at Old Point about to depart for Tampico

RW47v24i19p2c1, March 5, 1847, New from the Army.
Gen. Scott on his way to Vera Cruz, Mexican forces heading to Saltillo

RW47v24i19p2c1, March 5, 1847, The Lieutenant Generalship
Opposition in the senate of the appointment of one of the Maj. Generals commander–in–chief.

RW47v24i19p2c2, March 5, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, events in the Senate concerning the Three Million Bill, signed BRUTUS.

RW47v24i19p2c3, March 5, 1847, Manufacture of Opinion.
Editors of the Union have published many letters from its own party against the expulsion from the Senate.

RW47v24i19p2c4, March 5, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 4^th.

RW47v24i19p2c4, March 5, 1847, To Colonel Goodson, of the House of Delegates
Sarcastic support of the war.

RW47v24i19p2c4, March 5, 1847, Loss of the U.S. Propeller Ocean.
All hands saved, vessel a total loss.

RW47v24i19p2c5, March 5, 1847, From the N.O. Picayune, The Latest from the Brazos.
Santa Anna's address to the troops, March toward Saltillo. Troop movements.

RW47v24i19p2c6, March 5, 1847, From the New Orleans Picayune. Further from the Brazos.
Gen. Taylor prepares for attack on Saltillo, Mexican losses at El Paso.

RW47v24i19p4c1, March 5, 1847, Mr. Benton's Speech
Continued.

RW47v24i19p4c2, March 5, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, Events in the Senate concerning appropriations bills, signed BRUTUS

RW47v24i19p4c3, March 5, 1847, Three million bill passed without the Wilmot Proviso

RW47v24i19p4c3, March 5, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
House of Delegates, March 1

RW47v24i19p4c5, March 5, 1847, SPEECH OF MR.BENTON
In reply to Mr. Calhoun on the Three Million Bill

RW47v24i19p4c7, March 5, 1847, A Visit to San Juan de Ullos
Castle at Vera Cruz can be shelled.

RW47v24i19p4c7, March 5, 1847, Late from Santa Fe
Capt. Cook arranging for capture of troops

RW47v24i20p1c1, March 9, 1847, Calhoun's Reply to Benton.
Summary of Mr. Calhoun's speech.

RW47v24i20p12, March 9, 1847, Locofoco Meeting in Powhatan.
Resolutions to select a democratic candidate even though one has already been selected.

RW47v24i20p1c1, March 9, 1847, Volunteers refusing to serve under generals selected by the governor of North Carolina.

RW47v24i20p1c2, March 9, 1847, Appointments.
Officers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

RW47v24i20p1c2, March 9, 1847, Brig. Gen. Worth not appointed full Maj. Gen.

RW47v24i20p1c4, March 9, 1847, MR. CALHOUN'S REPLY TO MR. BENTON,
On the three million Bill

RW47v24i20p2c1, March 9, 1847, From the Seat of War.
Gen. Scott en route to Vera Cruz but the whole of his force not yet embarked.

RW47v24i20p2c1, March 9, 1847, General Orders.
Organization of staff, punishment of crimes committed against the people of Mexico

RW47v24i20p2c1, March 9, 1847, The new Generals
Remarks on an article in the N.Y. Courier by Col. Webb who had hoped of getting an appointment and didn't.

RW47v24i20p2c1, March 9, 1847, Company of Volunteers raised too late to join the Virginia regiments will become part of the regular force.

RW47v24i20p2c1, March 9, 1847, Baltimore American reports Col. Benton may not accept the appointment.

RW47v24i20p2c2, March 9, 1847, Gen. Benton will leave Washington; will not supersede Scott and Taylor.

RW47v24i20p2c3, March 9, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 8^th

RW47v24i20p2c3, March 9, 1847, To Colonel Goodson, of the House of Delegates.
Col. McPherson is the man for a crisis.

RW47v24i20p2c5, March 9, 1847, Ratification Meeting in Fredericksburg.
Enthusiastic Whig Meeting, Resolutions passed approving course in the senate of sending supplies to Mexico.

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, Late and Important from Tampico. From the N.O. Bulletin
Two letters report the arrival of Gen. Scott.

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, From the Brazos.
Gen. Worth would leave in a few days from Tampico, Capture of Americans by Gen. Minon. STILL LATER, Reports of the number of Santa Anna's troops

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, Maj. John M. Allen died suddenly at Galveston.

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, Matamoros Flag reports Mexican criminals broke out of the prison, shots fired, troops mustered for battle. Now confident prepared in an emergency.

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, Capt. Morris died with the Regiment of Illinois Volunteers

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, To the Editors of the Charleston Courier
NEW ORLEANS Feb.28^th Prisoner escaped

RW47v24i20p2c6, March 9, 1847, NAVAL
Ships bound for Gulf of Mexico

RW47v24i20p2c7, March 9, 1847, LATER FROM NEW MEXICO
From the St. Louis Republicans, extra
Battle at El Paso between Col. Doniphan and Mexicans.

RW47v24i20p4c1, March 9, 1847, Mr. Ingersoll's Report.
Report from the Committee of Foreign relations, shows the true boundary of Texas is the Rio Grande

RW47v24i20p4c2, March 9, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, Signed BRUTUS, Events in the Senate concerning expulsion of the editor of the Union.

RW47v24i20p4c3, March 9, 1847, Mexican Views
New York Journal of Commerce reports a letter from Mexico describing a war of conquest.

RW47v24i20p4c3, March 9, 1847, Letter from Navy, off Anton Lizardo
Describing a man sent out as a spy, pretending to be French.

RW47v24i20p4c3, March 9, 1847, Senators voted for the Three Million Bill because they had confidence in the president.

RW47v24i20p4c3, March 9, 1847, Appointment by the president
Portion of the list.

RW47v24i20p4c4, March 9, 1847, GENEAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 5^th

RW47v24i21p1c1, March 12, 1847, Mr. Calhoun
Very well received by the people of Charleston, No matter how assailed by the rest of the Union South Carolina always supports him.

RW47v24i21p1c2, March 12, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTONCorrespondence of the Whig, signed, BRUTUS, Events in the Senate concerning, Col. Benton may not accept his appointment.

RW47v24i21p1c2, March 12, 1847, FROM THE ARMY
Rumor Circulating of a battle between Gen. Taylor and Santa Anna

RW47v24i21p1c2, March 12, 1847, Gen. Butler's Views
Recently arrived because of a wound, reports of evacuation of Vera Cruz ordered by Santa Anna.

RW47v24i21p1c3, March 12, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 10^th

RW47v24i21p1c3, March 12, 1847, General Benton Declines
General Benton Declines appointment

RW47v24i21p2c1, March 12, 1847, The Rumored Battle
Between Gen. Taylor and Santa Anna at Saltillo. Gen. Taylor Fallen back. Force almost entirely of Volunteers

RW47v24i21p2c2, March 12, 1847, Rumors that General Benton declines appointment

RW47v24i21p2c2, March 12, 1847, Gen. Butler hoping return to Kentucky will help his wound.

RW47v24i21p2c3, March 12, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, Message from the house read, House of Delegates, March 11^th

RW47v24i21p2c4, March 12, 1847, For the Whig, Mr. Seddon
Reports that Mr. Seddon did not vote on the resolution censuring Gen. Taylor for the terms of capitulation at Monterey. Signed, Hampden

RW47v24i21p2c3, March 12, 1847, From the N.O. Picayune
Capture of Majors Gaines and Borland. Detailed account of their capture, signed, John J. Hardin. Col.

RW47v24i21p4c1, March 12, 1847, Ch. J. Ingersoll
Nominated to be Ambassador to France. Commentary on his worthiness.

RW47v24i21p4c2, March 12, 1847, LETTER FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Whig, VALEDICTORY, signed, BRUTUS. Concerns congress, which has just concluded will be remembered for its evil.

RW47v24i21p4c3, March 12, 1847, General Benton and the Cabinet
From the Alexandria Gazette on rumors of Gen. Benton's possible refusal of appointment

RW47v24i21p4c4, March 12, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 8^th

RW47v24i21p4c5, March 12, 1847, The Virginia Volunteers
Troops arrived at Brazos Santiago

RW47v24i21p4c5, March 12, 1847, Editorial Correspondence of the Picayune
Three letters from the Picayune on rumors of a battle between Taylor and Santa Anna

RW47v24i21p4c5, March 12, 1847, LATER FROM CAPEACHY.
From the Picayune, Loss of the Steamer Tweed, sixty lives lost.

RW47v24i21p4c6, March 12, 1847, Appointments by the President
Complete list of many appointments to the military with the consent of the Senate.

RW47v24i21p4c1, March 12, 1847, Report of a Battle!
Correspondence of the Delta, Great losses on both sides, long battle. Gen. Arista wounded.

RW47v24i22p1c1, March 16, 1847, Senator Benton
Arrogance of his letter to the President includes correspondence of the Virginian.

RW47v24i22p1c2, March 16, 1847, Mr. Stauard's Speech
Effective speech will be printed on the McPherson resolutions relative to the Mexican War.

RW47v24i22p1c2, March 16, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates. March 13^th

RW47v24i22p1c3, March 16, 1847, SUBSTANCE OF THE REMARKS OF Mr. Stanard
On the McPherson resolutions

RW47v24i22p1c6, March 16, 1847, For the Whig, The Humbug
Comments on the Democratic press's reaction to the expulsion of the editor of the union from the senate. Signed, Charles City

RW47v24i22p1c6, March 16, 1847, Additional Military Appointments.

RW47v24i22p2c1, March 16, 1847, Mr. Calhoun's Home reception
South Carolina Supports him.

RW47v24i22p2c3, March 16, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 15^th

RW47v24i22p2c5, March 16, 1847, For the Whig, To the General Assembly of Virginia
Signed, VIRGINIUS. Assembly should appropriate more to Capt. Carrington's volunteers.

RW47v24i22p4c1, March 16, 1847, The Dilemma
Country in eminent danger, will she be rewarded by indemnity from Mexico?

RW47v24i22p4c1, March 16, 1847, Peace?
Pledge was that if the Three Million bill was passed without the Wilmot proviso then we should have a speedy peace.

RW47v24i22p4c1, March 16, 1847, Mr. Benton's arrogance

RW47v24i22p4c1, March 16, 1847, Gen. Worth may inherit Col. Benton's position

RW47v24i22p4c3, March 16, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Delegates, March 12^th

RW47v24i22p4c5, March 16, 1847, Important Correspondence
From the National Intelligencer, March 12^th Includes letter of Mr. Benton to the President and the President's reply

RW47v24i22p4c5, March 16, 1847, List of deaths among Volunteers at Old Point
From disease not of a local character, 14 names.

RW47v24i23p1c1, March 19, 1847, Mr. Pendlton's Speech
Summary of the speech that detailed outstanding claims against Mexico.

RW47v24i23p1c2, March 19, 1847, Col. Jacks Hays reached New Orleans from Galveston

RW47v24i23p1c3, March 19, 1847, From the Seat of War
Mr. Slidell obnoxious to the Mexicans, speedy peace not so speedy.

RW47v24i23p1c4, March 19, 1847, Fincastle Valley Whig, preference for Gen. Taylor as the next president.

RW47v24i23p1c4, March 19, 1847, Late from Tampico
Signed, L.B. Swift. Santa Anna reports army in desperate condition, beautiful women; do not have seats in their churches.

RW47v24i23p1c4, March 19, 1847, Tribute of Respect
To the memory of Maj. Charles H. Hyde

RW47v24i23p1c5, March 19, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, House of Representatives, March 16^th–17^th

RW47v24i23p2c1, March 19, 1847, Mr. Polk's Ambassador
N.O. correspondent reports Mexicans particularly dislike their ambassador.

RW47v24i23p2c1, March 19, 1847, N.O. Tropic reports ship tried to run blockade but was intercepted.

RW47v24i23p2c4, March 19, 1847, GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
Senate, March 18^th. House of Representatives, March 17^th.

RW47v24i23p2c5, March 19, 1847, Discussion in King & Queen
To the Editors of the Whi

April

RW47v24i27p1c4, April 2, 1847, Eight Days Later from Saltillo!
More details of the battle Buena Vista; arrival of Dr. Turner; despatches from Col. Curtis

RW47v24i27p1c1, April 2, 1847, Affairs in Mexico
Report on the condition of Santa Anna's army; predictions of the battle of Vera Cruz; information on the mode of warfare; report on the affairs of the peace process

RW47v24i27p2c3, April 2, 1847, Investment of Vera Cruz!
Landing of troops near Vera Cruz; capture of Mexican outworks; skirmishing with the enemy; Captain Alburtis killed; Lieut. Colonel Dickenson wounded; position of the army; continued canonade

RW47v24i27p2c3, April 2, 1847, Memorandum furnished by Captain Powers
Weather report; information on forces activities–building trenches; Us army gained possession of all the fortifications of the enemy; water to the city cut–off

RW47v24i27p2c3, April 2, 1847, Sepcial correspondence of the Picayune
Weather report; information on troop arrival–those of Gen. Worth, Gen. Twiggs; Gen. Scott entering the harbor

RW47v24i27p2c3, April, 2 1847: Anton Lizardo
Information on vessel arrival; report of battle between Gen. Taylor and Santa Anna; information on troop movement around Vera Cruz; ships fired upon

RW47v24i27p2c3, April 2, 1847, Sacrificios, near Vera Cruz
Alabama leaving for New Orleans; information on troop movement and equipment movement–landing on Vera Cruz; battle with the enemy and Mexican retreat; report of more skirmishes

RW47v24i27p2c4, April 2, 1847, Editorial Correspondence of the Picayune
Information on the battle at Vera Cruz and death of Captain Alburtis

RW47v24i27p2c4, April 2, 1847, Camp near Vera Cruz
More details of the battle at Vera Cruz–information on troop movement, hostilities, land of troops

RW47v24i27p2c4, April 2, 1847, U.S. Sloop of War Albany
Rumor that Scott is not going to accept the surrender of the city; information on troop and ship movement; story being told with relation to the last revolution, which has been termed pronunciamento de los mugenes

RW47v24i27p2c4, April 2, 1847, US Sloop of War Albany
Weather report; enemy opening fire; US forces not striking back

RW47v24i27p2c4, April 2, 1847, From the City of Mexico
Letters about Mexican affairs have arrived; letters that give accounts of California to the 18th of January–US now has upper California; Santa Anna's report of the battle of Buena Vista

RW47v24i27p2c5, April 2, 1847, Later from the Brazos
Arrival of new vessels; rumors of action between Col. Curtis and Gen. Urrea; other volunteers arriving; praises for army already present; report of movement of Santa Anna

RW47v24i27p2c1, April 2, 1847, The Great Victory!
Report of the victory at Buena Vista; praises of the army and Taylor

RW47v24i27p5c3, April 2, 1847, Substances of the Remarks of Mr. Lee of Hardy
Remarks made in response to the debate which arose in the house of delegates on the resolution of Messers, Leake and McPherson–resolution to thank the president for his performance in conducting the war against Mexico–speech seems to portray that Mr. Lee does not think highly of the president's performance.

RW47v24i27p5c6, April 2, 1847, Glorious New from the Army
Santa Anna's army defeated by General Taylor; Loss of Cols.Yell, McKee and Hardin, Henry Clay Jr. etc; defeated handed to the Mexicans at Buena Vista–details given

RW47v24i27p5c6, April 2, 1847, Additional Particulars
List of American officers killed and wounded; Gen. Taylor maintains his position; capture of US wagons by the Mexicans; escape of a lady; safe arrival of Col. Morgan at Monterey

RW47v24i27p5c7, April 2, 1847, Further from Tampico and the Brazos
Article printed in a Mexican paper giving praises to Santa Anna; commissioners arrived from Taylor demanding the surrender of Santa Anna; letter expressing the sad condition of Mexican troops

RW47v24i27p2c1, April 2, 1847
Comments about the prospects of with a win at Vera Cruz that Mexico will surrender

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847, For the War
Report that Captain John Eager Howard's and his company of volunteers have left for the war by train

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847, Excitement in Houston Texas
Debate over who owned the city–Pierpont or Allen–and who then had the right to sell it

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847
National salute was fired yesterday by the Fayette Artillery in honor of the great victory of Taylor at Buena Vista

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847
Col. Alphonse Duperu arrived last night with other men from Tampico– Duperu has received a commission as captain; Col. Morgan and his men arrived safe in Monterey

RW47v24i27p2c1, April 2, 1847, News from Mexico
Scott has succeeded in the landing at Anton Lizardo and making preparations for an assault on the city; not surprised if heard that the city and castle were to fall within two or three days

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847, Expenses of the War
100 million dollars will be needed for the war if it continued on top of the other expenses of the war

RW47v24i27p2c2, April 2, 1847, A Prediction Verified
Letter from Monterey written by a Kentucky Volunteer to the editor of the Louisville Courier–shows the confidence with which a victory was anticipated as well ad the opinion in the Army of the injustice with which Taylor has been treated by the Administration

RW47v24i27p1c2, April 2, 1847, Virginia Volunteers
Letter from Lieut. Portefield of the Virginia Regiment–gives information about Taylor who has driven back Santa Anna; first battalion of Virginia Volunteers has reached the Camargo

RW47v24i27p1c2, April 2, 1847
Statement in the New York Herald that our naval armament in the Gulf is the largest ever put forth by the US; lists off what the navy consists of

RW47v24i27p1c3, April 2, 1847, The Insurrection in New Mexico
Letter from Fort Bent about the insurrection in Taos; might be another popular outbreak which extends throughout all of New Mexico; can't believe the advancement the Mexicans have been able to make in Santa Fe but if got help from the Indians might be able to do serious damage

RW47v24i28p2c1, April 6, 1847, Rumored Capture of Vera Cruz––the city and the castle!
Information brought that Scott had succeeded in taking Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan; numerical loss of Americans; Scott has not been able to land his heavy ordnance; Scott sent word to the citizens to leave town; most foreign residents have left Vera Cruz; many citizens are in favor of capitulation which has been opposed by the military

RW47v24i28p2c1, April 6, 1847, A Coincidence
The day the battle of Buena Vista began the bill authorizing Mr. Polk to appoint Mr. Benton to the chief command was before the Senate; Taylor has been decided by the people to be placed as president of the US

RW47v24i28p2c1, April 6, 1847, Narrow Escape
Assistant Adjutant Bliss mentions that Taylor received two balls during the battle at Buena Vista

RW47v24i28p2c1, April 6, 1847
Union published a number of extracts from Mexican papers, which show that civil war and anarchy are raging within the capital and the country is without a government

RW47v24i28p1c1, April 6, 1847, Substance of Remarks of Mr. Stanard
Opinions of Mr. Stanard on the resolutions relative to the War in Mexico–speech quoted in full

RW47v24i29p2c3, April 9, 1847, General Taylor's Despatches
Quote from the Charleston Mercury about Taylor's despatches–simple, reserved

RW47v24i29p1c1, April 9, 1847, The New Mexican Tariff
Comments on the adoption of the Mexican tariff

RW47v24i29p1c2, April 9, 1847, More Incidents
Report from Buena Vista about General Taylor–point of article is to show how Taylor inspires his men

RW47v24i29p1c2, April 9, 1847, Meeting in New Orleans
People gathered at the Commercial Exchange in New Orleans to celebrate the victory at Buena Vista; lists off resolutions that were adopted by the people

RW47v24i29p2c4, April 9, 1847:Aristides and Mr. Newton
Mr. Newton given the honor of writing the annexation of Texas

RW47v24i29p2c5, April 9, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
Comments on the President's calculations of war

RW47v24i29p2c5, April 9, 1847
Comments on General Taylor–giving praise, condemning the misrepresentation of him that has been printed in other papers

RW47v24i29p1c4, April 9, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
Response to the President's comment that the US was going to conquer peace; information on the land that US holds in their possession–hard to maintain order in those lands

RW47v24i29p1c5, April 9, 1847, From Our Army at Vera Cruz
Two despatches from Vera Cruz by Scott–gives information on troop actions, supplies, continued firing from the enemy, giving safe papers to the consuls of France and Spain within the city

RW47v24i29p1c5, April 9, 1847:Later from Vera Cruz
Information on the loss or horses, placement of vessels, loss of men–drowning

RW47v24i29p1c5, April 9, 1847, Editorial Correspondence of the Picayune
Mexican messenger shot lost night–escaped but lost his bag–found documents dealing with Governor of Jalapa asking for men and supplies; report on hostilities

RW47v24i29p1c5, April 9, 1847, Camp Before Vera Cruz
Report on Gen. Quitman's volunteers–what they are doing; Col. Harney arrived with his dragoons; several vessels leaving; reports of skirmishing with the enemy

RW47v24i29p1c6, April 9, 1847, Official Correspondence of the Picayune
Report on loss of horses by Cap. Ker and Thorton and Col. Duncan–all lost due to weather that ships encountered; information on the victory of Taylor over Santa Anna

RW47v24i29p1c6, April 9, 1847, Latest from Vera Cruz
Arrival of the Mississippi with Com. Perry; probable opening of US fire on Vera Cruz; continued revolution in Mexico City

RW47v24i29p1c6, April 9, 1847, New from the Army in New Mexico
Another great victory in New Mexico by American forces who overwhelmed and defeated 2,000 Mexicans in Santa Fe; details of the battle including men there; news of assassination of Gov. Bent

RW47v24i30p4c4, April 13, 1847:From the Camp
Taylor's orders from the field of battle to his division that has been victorious over the Mexican forces at Buena Vista

RW47v24i29p2c3, April 9, 1847
Letter from New Orleans to the Charleston Courier about Taylor and how much everyone now seems to like him

RW47v24i29p2c3, April 9, 1847, Col. Cushing
Report of a night of entertainment for Col. Cushing; quotes from toasts giving compliments to Taylor

RW47v24i29p4c5,April 9, 1847, A Noble Recruit
Report on barn Van Winckler and his enlistment and despatch to Texas

RW47v24i30p4c4, Aril 13, 1847, Battle of Buena Vista
Letter written by Lieutenant Colonel Mansfield to a brother officer–gives description of the battles that took place on the 22^nd, 23^rd of February

RW47v24i30p4c4, April 13, 1847, A Party of Mr. Polk's Tactics
Report on the number of deserters, who happen to tend to be foreigners–Irish and German

RW47v24i30p4c4, April 13, 1847, The New Project for Bombarding St. Juan d'Ulloa
Appointment of Major General Berton by the President for the purpose of blowing up the castle

RW47v24i30p4c5, April 13, 1847, Gen. Taylor's Family
Information on Gen. Taylor's family–who he is related to and what they did

RW47v24i30p4c5, April 13, 1847, Horrors of War
Letter to a St. Louis Republican about the violence taken by some volunteers against Mexicans

RW47v24i30p4c1, April 13, 1847, A Noble Tribute
Tribute by the editor of the Augusta Constitutionalist to those who died in Buena Vista

RW47v24i30p4c2, April 13, 1847
Rough and Ready clubs forming in Philadelphia

RW47v24i30p4c2, April 13, 1847
Report from the Lexington Observer about the deaths from the Battle of Buena Vista which efffected those in Lexington Kentucky

RW47v24i30p3c1, April 13, 1847
Information on troop movement using steamers and trains

RW47v24i30p3c1, April 13, 1847, From Santa Fe––Highly Important Particulars
Report on the massacre at Taos–information on how and when it happened and US force response to it

RW47v24i30p2c1, April 13, 1847, War News!
Report on actions of Gen. Scott, position of Santa Anna; list of ammunitions used during the bombardment of Vera Cruz

RW47v24i30p2c1, April 13, 1847
Leake in an electioneering speech gave praise to Taylor; question of Leake's stance on the President

RW47v24i30p2c1, April 13, 1847:The Wilmot Proviso
Response to an article in the Enquirer dealing with Mr. Leake's pledge to not support a candidate who does not favor the Wilmot Provision; comments on the Wilmot Proviso

RW47v24i30p2c1, April 13, 1847
Leake gave praise to Calhoun for his course while Secretary of State dealing with the annexation question

RW47v24i30p2c2, April 13, 1847
Leake defends the President for sending Santa Anna back to Mexico–comments on this stance

RW47v24i30p1c4, April 13, 1847, "Aid and Comfort"
Comments about a speech made by Governor Ramon Adame after the Battle of Buena Vista where the Governor says that Santa Anna was given by God to fight for Mexico.

RW47v24i30p1c4, April 13, 1847, Requisition for Troops
Probable movement of Gen. Taylor and information on exchange of prisoners

RW47v24i30p1c4, April 13, 1847, Claims against Texas and the United States
Report on claims by US citizens arising from the annexation of Texas

RW47v24i30p1c4, April 13, 1847
Article on the report of the Committee on the Judiciary to which was given the case of the memorial of Leslie Combs "praying for the payment by the U. States of certain securities issued by the late Republic of Texas"

RW47v24i30p1c5, April 13, 1847, Later from the Brazos
Letters from Santa Anna–gives details about battle of the 23^rd, and the state of the Mexican troops; report that Massachusetts regiment arrived at Matamoros; Two NC companies left Matamoros for Camargo; three VA regiments went to Camargo

RW47v24i30p1c1, April 13, 1847, Vera Cruz and the Castle taken!
Surrender of Vera Cruz and the castle; hopes that this will bring peace; however Mexican government now seems to want to fight more; Santa Anna advancing to capital

RW47v24i30p1c1, April 13, 1847, Gen. Taylor's Despatches
Report of Taylor's successful defense against an Indian attack

RW47v24i30p1c1, April 13, 1847, Our Officers in Mexico
Extract from a Washington letter–shows how our officers do not have the jealously and envy which the Mexican officers have between each other

RW47v24i30p1c2, April 13, 1847, The Discussion
Discussion between Leake, Messer and Bott (opposing candidates for Congress) about various issues–war, tariff, Oregon question, slavery

RW47v24i30p2c3, April 13, 1847, From Our Army at Vera Cruz
Details of the Battle at Vera Cruz from Scott, Morales, Landero; gives information on the battle including troop movement and actions, requests for innocent families being able to leave the city; instructions given to the commissioners appointed by the US; propositions from the Mexican Commissioners to the General–in–chief; response by the Americans to the Mexican propositions; articles of capitulation of the city of Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan d'Ulloa

RW47v24i30p2c5, April 13, 1847, From our Navy before Vera Cruz
Transfer of the squadron from Commodore Conner to Perry; information on the placement of ships in agreement with Gen. Scott; list of those killed; details of naval fighting and ship movement; weather reports; report of the surrender of the city; list of vessels anchored at Sacrificios

RW47v24i30p2c7, April 13, 1847, Editorial Correspondence of the N.O. Picayune
Information on the battle at Vera Cruz

RW47v24i30p2c7, April 13, 1847, The Dragoon Fight at Medelin
Report on Col. Harney–details on a battle fought by his men–information on troop movement on both sides, hostilities etc

RW47v24i30p2c7, April 13, 1847, From the Brazos
Report on Santa Anna's army; report of General Taylor's position and what troops are with him

RW47v24i31p2c6, April 16, 1847, From Vera Cruz to Mexico
Calculated distance from Vera Cruz to Mexico City

RW47v24i31p2c6, April 16, 1847, Latest from Mexico
Letter, which states, Santa Anna arrived at San Luis Potosi, report that revolution in the capital of Mexico has been ended; report of heads of the opposition rebels were shot

RW47v24i31p2c3, April 16, 1847, General Taylor
Opinion on the despatches sent by Taylor; opinion on Taylor's character;

RW47v24i31p2c3, April 16, 1847, From the Houston, More Indian Difficulties
Report of Indian hostilities; called Capt. T. Smith and his company to help

RW47v24i31p2c1, April 16, 1847
Opinion about even though Whigs opposed the war, now that the US was in the war success is what is important; remarks
made by Mr. Botts about the war

RW47v24i31p2c1, April 16, 1847
Quote from the Picayune's discussing the naming Taylor as a presidential candidate in the upcoming election

RW47v24i31p4c1, April 16, 1847, The 21^st Rule––The Wilmont Provision––The Principles embodied in the Oregon Bill
Debate on the war, the question of slavery afterwards; gives opinions of others on the same topics; speaks of the Wilmont Provision

RW47v24i31p4c2, April 16, 1847, Mr. Polk and Santa Anna
Quote from Polk justifying the restoration of Santa Anna to Mexico

RW47v24i31p4c2, April 16, 1847, Mr. Calhoun––Gen. Taylor
Mr. Calhoun written a letter to his friends about being the next presidential candidate–says won't take the nomination and that his friends should back Taylor

RW47v24i31p4c2, April16, 1847
Mr. Diamond, late American Consul at Vera Cruz has been appointed Collector of the Vera Cruz port

RW47v24i31p4c3, April 16, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
Discussion on the fall of Vera Cruz–author gives his opinion about the Mexican people and the US as conquerors (civilized vs. uncivilized)

RW47v24i31p1c5, April 16, 1847, Col. McClung
Reprint of a letter from McClung–speaks of Santa Anna's army, praises of Taylor

RW47v24i31p1c5, April16, 1847, General Orders of Major General Scott
Speaks of surrender of Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan d'Ulloa–gives orders to men not to approach either place, gives orders on where forces will be stationed, gives order on the treatment of the citizens of the city; names Gen. Worth as temporary governor and gives him orders as governor

RW47v24i31p1c1, April 16, 1847, Mt. W. D. Leake and Gen. Taylor
Opinion of Leake on the opinion of the administration's opinion of Taylor

RW47v24i31p1c2, April 16, 1847, Lieut. Col. Clay
Brief bio on Lieut. Col. Clay who died while in service in the war

RW47v24i31p1c2, April 16, 1847
A letter from Matamoras, which informs that Gen. Taylor is preparing to advance on San Luis Potosi

RW47v24i31p1c3, April 16, 1847, Steamboat "Rough and Ready" on the Rio Grande
Death of Paul C. Bank a native of Lynchburg Va

RW47v24i31p1c3, April 16, 1847, Tribute to Valor
Resolutions passed at a court house about Capt. Graham–praises

RW47v24i31p1c3, April 16, 1847, The Gallant Mississippians
Information on those killed and wounded in the battle of Buena Vista from the Mississippian 1^st Rifle

RW47v24i31p1c3, April 16, 1847
R.K. Arthur of Mississippi gives a detailed account of Buena Vista

RW47v24i31p2c2, April 16, 1847
Opinion on an article written in the Union about Polk and other Generals fighting in the war

RW47v24i31p2c3, April 16, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
Opinion on the Mexican personality; information on advancement of US forces; report on rumors of fighting in the capital

RW47v24i31p2c2,April 16, 1847
Brig. Gen. Cadwallader arrived in New Orleans on the 7

RW47v24i31p2c2, April 16, 1847
Gen. Tom Thumb will begin his Public Levees in the city this evening

RW47v24i31p2c5, April 16, 1847, Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot
Complaining about the administration no ordering flags raised and shots fired for the victories in Mexico

RW47v24i31p2c5, April 16, 1847, Compliment to Gen. Wool
Common Council of Troy has given 600 dollars for the construction of a sword for Gen. Wool

RW47v24i31p4c4, April 16, 1847, Great Whig Meeting––Nomination of Gen. Taylor for the President
Whigs in the city and county of Philadelphia ratified the nomination of Gen. Taylor for President

RW47v24i31p4c4, April 16, 1847, General Taylor–Colonel Clay
Letter to the father of Colonel Clay from General Taylor after the death of his son–praises Clay

RW47v24i31p4c4, April 16, 1847, From Tampico
Announcement of the arrival of more troops–under the command of Capts. Gardenier and Plummer, Capt. Marshall, Lieut. Wyse–information on the raising of the troops

RW47v24i31p4c5, April 16, 1847, Later from the City of Mexico
Information on the state of revolution in the capital; report of another US victory with the fall of Chihuahua; Santa Anna's progress to the capital; Mexican reports of their battles

RW47v24i31p4c5, April 16, 1847, The Effects of discipline––the Volunteers at Buena Vista
Report that volunteers who had been trained with great discipline performed excellently at Buena Vista.

RW47v24i28p1c1, April 16, 1847, The Mexican Ports
Letter from the President to the Secretary of War telling him to open Mexican ports to commerce of all nations and have duties paid to our treasury

RW47v24i28p1c1, April 16, 1847, Mr. Polk and Santa Anna
Remarks by the President about Santa Anna's return to Mexico

RW47v24i28p1c2, April 16, 1847
Mr. Richard W. Heath has been elected first Lieutenant of the Tampico Volunteers

RW47v24i28p1c2, April 16, 1847
Quote from the Union that stated that ever since Congress adjourned there has been no peace negotiations with Mexico

RW47v24i28p1c2, April 16, 1847:General Taylor
Quote from the US Gazette about General Taylor–giving praise

RW47v24i28p1c2, April 16, 1847, From Mexico
Copied from the New Orleans Picayune; information on conspiracy in New Mexico

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847
No mediation of the British Government has been recently tendered to Polk, in the adjustment of Mexico

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847
Capt. George Lincoln was killed at the battle of Buena Vista

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847
Said that after the first day of fighting at Buena Vista some of Taylor's officers advised a fall back but Taylor said no

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847, Important if True
Santa Anna has forwarded a recommendation to the Mexican Congress to sue for peace; gives information on Mexican army conditions

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847, Santa Anna's Pass
Santa Anna on approaching Taylor asked him to let him pass–said had a pass from the President to allow; Taylor said that he would not let Santa Anna pass–not sure if true

RW47v24i28p2c2, April 16, 1847, From Santa Fe
Two companies from Missouri–volunteers were cut off by Mexicans near Santa Fe

RW47v24i28p2c5, April 16, 1847, From Vera Cruz
A continuation of northers has prevented the operation of the landing stores and heavy ordinance

RW47v24i28p2c5, April 16, 1847, Editorial Correspondence from the Picayune
Report of slight skirmishing; Mexicans passing into the city at night and taking the beach north of Taylor; information on the wound of Lieut. Col. Dickenson; Cap. Vinton keeping up rounds of firing; spies have been captured; landing mortars from ships; reconnoitering parties going out

RW47v24i28p2c5, April 16, 1847, Camp near Vera Cruz
Weather report; notes received from French and Spanish consuls; information on the firing on the castle; vessels have arrived; as soon as weather clears up they will be landing more equipment

RW47v24i28p2c5, April 16, 1847, Camp near Vera Cruz
Weather improved; enemy occasionally firing

RW47v24i28p2c5, April 16, 1847, From the Brazos
Weather report; information that Santa Anna has retired to Matehuala with his army; Gen. Taylor moved his camp to Agua Nueva; Massachusetts volunteers ordered to stay at Matmoros; ship arrivals

RW47v24i28p2c6, April16, 1847, Correspondence of the Picayune
Taylor has returned to Monterey; information on Taylor's movement and troops and position of troops in regards to Urrea; predictions on Taylor catching Urrea

RW47v24i28p2c6, April 16, 1847, Brazos Santiago
VA regiment has arrived here and gone up the Rio Grande; Massachusetts regiment arrived a few days ago and left for Monterey via Camargo; rest of regiment expected to leave tomorrow for the mouth of the Rio Grande

RW47v24i28p2c6, April 16, 1847, Steamer Corvette
Despatches from Gen. Taylor; information on steamboats now loaded and ready to head for Camargo; report that Taylor ran into Urrea

RW47v24i28p2c6, April 16, 1847, Battle of Buena Vista
Description of Gen. Taylor's position; cannonading on the 21^st; Taylor's exposed situation; his white horse; battle of the 22^nd of February; death of Col. M'Kee, Col. Clay, Col. Hardin, Adj't Gen. Lincoln, Col. Yell, Capt. Willis; Col. Marshall's charge; report of the Mississippians good job; Gen. Taylor's left flank turn; killed and wounded; Minon's discomfiture

RW47v24i28p2c7, April 16, 1847, The Kentucky Regiment
Report of an incident at the battle of Buena Vista involving the Kentucky regiment; details of the battle fought by the Kentucky regiment

RW47v24i28p; Col. Marshall's charge; report of the Mississippians good job; Gen. Taylor's left flank turn; killed and wounded; Minon's discomfiture

RW47v24i28p2c7, April 16, 1847, The Kentucky Regiment
Report of an incident at the battle of Buena Vista involving the Kentucky regiment; details of the battle fought by the Kentucky regiment

RW47v24i28p4c5, April 16, 1847, The Latest from Gen. Taylor
Santa Anna retreat to San Luis Potosi possibly further; information on Santa Anna's retreat and the position of the Mexican army; comments on the condition of the Mexican army; wonder about how many Mexicans have been lost

RW47v24i28p4c6, April 16, 1847, Correspondence of the New Orleans Tropic
Report on the landing of the troops at Vera Cruz; weather report; information on the role of the navy after the capture of the castle

RW47v24i28p4c6, April 16, 1847, Vera Cruz
Speech by Gen. Juan Morales to his troops–speaking of taking up arms and fighting the Americans; encouraging his men

RW47v24i28p4c2, April 16, 1847, Hard Push!
Comments on the Union and Enquirer's interpretation of General Taylor's word; letter by Gen. Taylor; RW interpretation of what Taylor meant

RW47v24i28p4c2, April 16, 1847, The Battle of Buena Vista
Letter from the New Orleans Picayune regarding the Scourge and constancy displayed by US troops, skillfulness of Taylor during the Battle of Buena Vista–part of the letter is reprinted

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, Official despatches
Union contains Taylor's brief account of the battle of Buena Vista, also contains a letter from the President to the Secretary of War about the opening of Mexican ports–will be printed in the next issue

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, From General Taylor's Camp
Report on the position of the Mexican army; flag sent from Santa Anna demanding a surrender; enemy withdrew further; report that losses have been sever

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, Summons of Santa Anna to Gen. Taylor
Santa Anna asking Taylor to surrender

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, Headquarters Army of Occupation
Taylor saying no to the surrender

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, Headquarters Army of Occupation
Taylor's position maintained and Mexican army withdraw; plan for exchange of prisoners; number of the killed and wounded

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, Headquarters Army of Occupation
Mexican army leaving and Taylor holding original position; Mexican losses seem to be high; Mexicans have made arrangement for retreat

RW47v24i28p4c3, April 16, 1847, From our Squadron off Vera Cruz
Arrival of Scott at Anton Lizardo; information on naval activities–where ships are moving; weather report; information on arms about the ships; information on troop landing and formation of lines around the city

RW47v24i28p4c4, April 16, 1847, Military Appointments
Information on the military appointment of Maxcy Gregg, Samuel Dickenson, John Wolford, Creed Huddleson, James Scantland, Edward King, Dan'l Chase, Charles Sprague, Ely Howell, Robert Humphreys and Preston Gains, Edwin Marion, Benjamin Yard, John Bronaugh, Julius Wheedin, Nathaniel Grant, D. Gray, Robert W. Bedford, Jackson Hutson, Wm. Seawell, Lewellin Boyle, James Wiley, Thomas Tiltenland, Wm. Goodloe, Marcellus Anderson, Robert Richie

RW47v24i29p3c1, April 19, 1847, Important from Santa Fe
Confirmation of the Mexican victory at Santa Fe; information on where US troops drove Mexicans during the war; report on the battle–how conducted, with how many soldiers, who was in charge

RW47v24i29p3c1, April 19, 1847
From a letter to the St. Louis Union; gives comments on the possible situation now in New Mexico; information on troop movement; rumor that US has taken Chihuahua

RW47v24i32p2c4, April 20, 1847, From New Mexico
Report on fighting in New Mexico, near Santa Fe; Captain killed–Capt Burguin; number of killed and wounded

RW47v24i32p2c2, April 20, 1847, Prospect of Peace
President calling for more troops, therefore believed that peace is not near; Mexicans conducting a guerilla war; information on the Mexican army; prediction of future events in the area–capture of the capital but cont'd war

RW47v24i32p2c2, April 20, 1847, Major General Pillow
Account of the promotion of Gen. Pillow by a correspondent of the New York Tribune

RW47v24i32p2c2, April 20, 1847, General Taylor
From a letter from Washington; giving compliments to Taylor for his behavior during conflict at Buena Vista

RW47v24i32p1c3, April 20, 1847:
Letter from Mr. Kendall, which gives a gloomy account of the situation in Mexico City

RW47v24i32p1c3, April 20, 1847, From the Brazos
Rumors about interactions between Taylor and Gen. Urrea's forces; report from the Flag about Taylor giving provisions to wounded Mexicans; announcement of the arrival of 8 companies of volunteers

RW47v24i32p1c4, April 20, 1847, Battle of Buena Vista–Santa Anna's Report
Details of the battle of Buena Vista from Santa Anna

RW47v24i32p2c5, April 20, 1847, Late from the Brazos
Information on troop movement; orders from Taylor; report of small hostile encounters between the enemy and US forces; brief story on the capture and death of a Mexican

RW47v24i32p2c5, April 20, 1847, From the N.O. Delta, April 11
Information on troops near Caperero, south of Cerralvo; road from Camargo to Monterey and from Brazos to Saltillo is open; rumor of Taylor planning to march to San Luis; arrival of Virginia regiment; meeting to honor Taylor in Matamoros

RW47v24i32p2c5, April 20, 1847, Excerpts from the Flag of the 3d inst.
Massachusetts Regiment now in Matamoros; attempted revolution in Mexico City

RW47v24i32p2c6, April 20, 1847, From Vera Cruz
Newspaper started in Vera Cruz; Scott had a resolution of Congress presenting to thank Taylor; report on an attack by the Mexicans on some US forces who had left camp; condemnation by Scott of actions taken by some US forces; citizens of Vera Cruz to give up their arms;

RW47v24i32p2c6, April 20, 1847, Arrival of Troops
Announcement of the arrival of troops from Pittsburgh

RW47v24i32p2c6, April 20, 1847, The Mississippi Regiment
Report on how the Mississippi Regiment was beaten battle at Buena Vista but kept fighting

RW47v24i32p1c1, April 20, 1847, To the Polls!
Urging voters to vote on Tuesday–come out and vote against those who would expand/continue the war with Mexico

RW47v24i32p1c2, April 20, 1847
Letter from Mr. Kendall states that nothing has been heard from the expedition to Alvarado even though it was believed that the town would surrender without a fight

RW47v24i32p1c2, April 20, 1847, Mr. Polk's Terms
Excerpt from a Mexican newspaper on the US government's recent terms of peace given to the Mexicans

RW47v24i32p1c2, April 20, 1847, Mexican Official Papers
Report on the Mexican loss at the battle of Sacramento–numbers of those dead on both dies, when the battle took place, names of commanders, number of forces there on both sides

RW47v24i32p2c3, April 20, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
Explanation of what the war has to do with the upcoming election and comparing the merits of the different candidates

RW47v24i32p3c1, April 20, 1847, Further Call Upon Volunteers
President as called for more volunteers

RW47v24i32p3c1, April 20, 1847
From an extra published by the Government Press in Santa Fe–information on the massacre at Taos, battles fought at Canada, El Emboda, and Taos, report of more US victories

RW47v24i32p4c2, April 20, 1847
Comments on an article published in the Enquirer warning young men of joining with the Whigs in condemnation of the war

RW47v24i32p4c2, April 20, 1847, To the Whigs of the Metropolitan Congressional District
When will the end of the war come? What will it entail?

RW47v24i32p4c3, April 20, 1847, Late from Vera Cruz
Information brought by Mr. Haile including a memorandum written on one of the last days he was in Vera Cruz; information on the establishment of a government in Vera Cruz; information received about Santa Anna being inducted as president; list of passengers on board the Alabama

RW47v24i32p4c3, April 20, 1847, Vera Cruz, March 31, 1847
Quitman's brigade set out for Alvarado; no information from Mexico city; information on Mexican troops stations between Vera Cruz and the capital

RW47v24i32p4c4, April 20, 1847, Later from Vera Cruz
Report that the revolution in the capital has not ended; terms by our government for peace were published in a Mexican paper

RW47v24i32p4c4, April 20, 1847, Headquarters of the Army, Vera Cruz
General Order No. 80–congratulations to the army for the capture of Vera Cruz

RW47v24i32p4c4, April 20, 1847, Later from Mexico
Santa Anna's address to his army; Santa Anna's arrival in the capital and his inauguration, inaugural address and the policy of his new administration

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20, 1847, From Tampico
Forces manage to keep continually on quivipe in expectation of a combined attack and revolt

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20, 1847, Santa Anna's report of the Battle of the 22^nd and 23^rd
Letter will be published tomorrow

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20, 1847, From the Brazos
General Taylor returned to Saltillo

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20, 1847, The Illinois Troops
Article published in the St. Louis Reveille about the Illinois Troops–some new, some veterans etc.

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20,1847: Compliment to Gen. Wool
Common Council of Troy has given 600 dollars to make a sword for Wool

RW47v24i32p4c5, April 20, 1847, "Mexican Whigs"
Most of those who have fallen in the war have been Whigs

RW47v24i33p2c4, April 23, 1847, Affairs in New Mexico
Correspondence from New Mexico; gives detail of two battles; confirmation of murders at Taos; troop movement

RW47v24i33p4c1, April 23, 1847, Events in New Mexico
Article on events in New Mexico; what to do with those who have been caught trying to start a revolution against the US?, can the US punish them?; what would happen if the Mexican government gives up New Mexico?;

RW47v24i33p4c1, April 23, 1847
Rumor that authorities in Jalapa have made overtures to Scott for the surrender of the city; and another rumor that Gen. Twiggs had taken the National Bridge without resistance

RW47v24i33p4c2, April 23, 1847, A Peace Mission
Report that a messenger of peace was sent to Mexico by the US government; President has sworn not to give any land to Mexico where US soldiers have been killed

RW47v24i33p4c2, April 23, 1847, Requisition on Missouri
Governor of Missouri called upon to give another regiment of volunteers to serve in Mexico; the regiment is to serve establishing forts on the route to Oregon

RW47v24i33p1c3, April 23, 1847, Official Despatches
General Taylor's detailed report of the Battle of Buena Vista

RW47v24i33p1c5, April 23, 1847, From New Mexico
Report on the recent revolution in the territory from Sterling Price the Col. Commanding the army in New Mexico

RW47v24i33p1c7, April23, 1847
Administration want money in order to gain peace with Mexico but now that they got the money reports from the administration say that peace does not look good

RW47v24i33p1c1, April 23, 1847, From the Seat of War
Information on movement of troops, US positions; rumors constantly from the capital; information on Santa Anna's position

RW47v24i33p1c1, April 23, 1847
Letter from Taylor to Gen. Butler giving a detailed description of the Battle of Buena Vista; comments from Taylor about his nomination for president

RW47v24i33p1c1, April 23, 1847
Report that General La Vega left Puente Nacional and is now fortifying a position at Cerro Gordo

RW47v24i33p1c2, April 23, 1847, Letter from Waddy Thompson Esq.
Comments by the former Minister to Mexico about the war and US actions/use of force and call for peace

RW47v24i33p2c4, April 23, 1847, Letter from General Taylor
Letter from Taylor to Gen. Butler about the battle of Buena Vista and also containing comments about his nomination for the presidency

RW47v24i33p2c5, April 23,1847: From the Brazos
Nothing interesting has occurred on the Rio Grande; depot has been established at China and on just below Camargo at Santa Anna; Capt. Arnold has reached Camargo; Lieut. Leslie Chase has gained an appointment to judge advocate for the western division of the US army; Maj. Gorman, Lieut. J. A. Picket and J. A. Buckmaster have been wounded; post office at Point Isabel has been moved to the Brazos

RW47v24i33p2c1, April 23, 1847, Gen. Taylor's Letter
Comments on the letter sent by Taylor to Gen. Butler–special attention paid to his reaction to nomination

RW47v24i33p2c2, April 23, 1847
Gen. Houston of Texas in a speech stated that the commission of Major General was given to him and a colleague and both declined because they held different opinions with the officers who would have been their seniors in rank

RW47v24i33p2c2, April 23, 1847, Negotiations with Mexico
Triste left for Vera Cruz; no new proposals will be given to Mexico; Mexico will now probably acknowledge the Rio Grande as border; if Mexico wont go for peace then Scott and Taylor have been order to fight for more victories; Triste will stay in Mexico until a document is signed

RW47v24i33p2c2, April 23, 1847, Mr. Poinsett, Mr. Calhoun and the Mexican War
Report on the difference of opinion between Mr. Poinsett and Mr. Calhoun on the Mexican War

RW47v24i34p2c2, April 27, 1847, New Requisition for Volunteers
Request by the President to the Governor of Virginia for two more regiments of volunteers

RW47v24i34p2c4, April 27, 1847, From the N.O. Picayune, April 18
Announcement of the arrival of troops from Louisville; report that the steamer James L. Day has been ordered to Vera Cruz

RW47v24i34p4c4, April 27, 1847, From the Capital
Report of the ceasing of arms hostilities in the Mexican Capital; Santa Anna now president; wealthy want peace and willing to give the Upper California and the left bank of the Rio Grande; popular masses in favor of continued hostilities; information about US troop positions

RW47v24i34p4c6, April 27, 1847, The Company of Voltigeurs
Company leaving for war; under command of James D. Blair and William S. Walker and Washington Terret

RW47v24i34p1c1, April 27, 1847, General Taylor
Article about Taylor's nomination as Whig candidate for president; reports that Taylor is anti–Whig; responses to articles written in other papers about Taylor's opinion on the nomination

RW47v24i34p1c1, April 27, 1847, Later from California
Documents received from California; report that the war has ended in California, Californians want to join the United States; report of the probable loss of the Launch–a ship belonging to the US sloop–of–war Warren; result of an engagement near the Pueblo of los angles; congratulations to men of the Southern Division by Stockton

RW47v24i34p1c1, April 27, 1847, Gen. Taylor–Mexican Banditti
Letter from General Taylor about the depredations committed by a Mexican banditti on public and private property on the route from Camargo to Monterey; Taylor explains what he is going to do about the actions of the Mexican banditti

RW47v24i34p1c2, April 27, 1847, From Vera Cruz
Information on orders given by General Scott; report of sending prizes from the castle and city to home; announces the arrival of animals

RW47v24i34p1c2, April 27, 1847, General Orders
Two orders from Scott (No.80 and No. 87); congratulations on the victory at San Juan d'Ulloa; condemnation of atrocities committed at Vera Cruz by the army, gives strict orders to soldiers about where to stay/be at all times

RW47v24i34p1c3, April 27, 1847, Details of operations before Vera Cruz
Information about operations before the battle of Vera Cruz including a list of those killed and wounded

RW47v24i34p1c3, April 27, 1847, Artillery Headquarters
Information about a small skirmish including a numbers of those killed and wounded, details about the hostilities

RW47v24i34p1c3, April 27, 1847, Artillery Headquarters
Report of firing on the city; loss of Captain Vinton; information on ammunition used

RW47v24i34p1c3, April 27, 1847, Artillery Headquarters
More information about the firing at the city

RW47v24i34p1c3, April 27, 1847, Artillery Headquarters
Information on the firing of the city; report on the movement of the troops

RW47v24i34p1c4, April 27, 1847, Headquarters, Regiment MD. Riflemen
Information on Mexican troops near the bridge and on the road leading to it

RW47v24i34p4c1, April 27, 1847, General Taylor
Response by a correspondent at a Whig meeting in New York; comments about Taylor's nomination to the Presidency

RW47v24i34p4c1, April 27, 1847, Nomination of Gen. Taylor
Citizens of York County called together to nominate Taylor for President; prints the resolutions made at the meeting

RW47v24i34p4c2, April 27, 1847, Who is Senor Atocha?
Extract from the New Orleans Delta about Mr. Polk's late ambassador to Mexico–disagreement with the appointment of Senor Atocha for various reasons one being that he is a Mexican.

RW47v24i34p4c2, April 27, 1847, Letter from Vera Cruz
Letter from a Virginian in Mexico; information on those killed, description of ceremonies of surrender that took place, information on troop activity; details about hostilities

RW47v24i34p4c2, April 27, 1847, From the Pacific Squadron
Report from Com. Stockton–number of men, details on meeting with the enemy; information on the fighting–including numbers of those lost on both sides; Stockton refused to negotiate with Flores; Flores surrendered

RW47v24i34p2c3, April 27, 1847, Official Despatches
Despatches from Com. Stockton; Lieut Gray has left San Diego; information on the movement of officers. Information about fighting, movement of troops, numbers of those killed and wounded; arrival of Lieut. Col. Fremont; Flores sending men to camp to work out a peace

RW47v24i34p3c3, April 27, 1847
Terms of the peace between the forces in California–lists the articles of the agreement

RW47v24i34p3c3, April 27, 1847, Civil and military government of the Department of California
Document from Flores expressing his desire for peace

RW47v24i34p3c3, April 27, 1847, Late from Mexico
Report from a Mexican paper about the situation in the country–loss of Vera Cruz and an address by Santa Anna (reprinted), information on the build up of troops outside the capital at the National Bridge, report that the Mexican army from the North has returned

RW47v24i34p1c4, April 27, 1847, Camp Washington, Before Vera Cruz
Praising about the officers of the engineers who were engaged in the battle

RW47v24i35p1c2, April 30, 1847, Remains of Lt. Botts
Report that the remains of an officer have been escorted to the city; information about the funeral–who was there, when, where.

RW47v24i35p2c2, April 30, 1847, Father Rey
Reverend accompanied the army into Mexico as Roman Catholic chaplain; feared that he has been killed or taken prisoner; Freeman's Journal said fear was unfounded and reverend with a Mexican family in Matamoros.

RW47v24i35p4c4, April 30, 1847, General Scott at Church
Letter from Vera Cruz speaking of Easter Sunday; Scott at church; opinion about US and Mexico being religious enemies

RW47v24i35p4c4, April 30, 1847, Gen'l Lamar Captured
Gen. Lamar with his company tried to join Gen. Taylor; was attacked and eventually had to surrendered

RW47v24i35p4c4, April 30, 1847, Arrival of More Troops
Announcement of Steamer Mountaineer arriving; gives number of troops and where they are to go in Mexico; tells of who is in command and where the troops came from

RW47v24i35p2c1, April 30, 1847, General Taylor
Comments on General Taylor–presidential nomination, success, Polk's opinion of

RW47v24i35p2c2, April 30, 1847, A Mexican Account
Comments on a Mexican opinion of events connected to the siege of Vera Cruz

RW47v24i35p2c2, April 30,

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