Mexican-American War and the Media

RW24n72p2c3 September 14, 1847, Death of Sergeant Pollard
DEATH OF SERGEANT POLLARD OF THE 1^ST COMPANY OF PETERSBURG VOLUNTEERS
News that Sergeant Pollard died in New Orleans, from the Petersburg Intelligencer

RW24n72p2c4 September 14, 1847, LATER FROM THE ARMY OF GENERAL TAYLOR
Correspondence from The New Orleans Picayune, containing intelligence from Monterey

RW24n72p2c5 September 14, 1847, TEXAS
Various information of Texas, from the New Orleans Commercial Times

RW24n72p4c1 September 14, 1847, THE MEXICAN NEWS
Information that we have entered Mexico City

RW24n72p4c3 September 14, 1847, AMERICAN ARMS AGAIN VICTORIOUS
City of Mexico is at the mercy of the U.S. Forces. Containing letters and official reports from the field

RW24n72p4c5 September 14, 1847, GEN. PAREDES
Addressing a rumor that Gen. Paredes has reached Orizaba at the head of 300 men

RW24n73p1c1 September 17, 1847, THE GREAT BATTLE
Information from General Scott's army about a brilliant but bloody victory

RW24n73p1c2 September 17, 1847, THE SLAIN
About the decimation of South Carolina volunteer regiment

RW24n73p1c3 September 17, 1847, FURTHER ACCOUNTS
An account of the push towards Mexico City

RW24n73p1c4 September 17, 1847 BRILLIANT VICTORIES
Information from the Battles of Churubusco and Contreras, editorial correspondence from the New Orleans Picayune, and the stipulations of the armistice between the U.S. and Mexico

RW24n73p2c1 September 17, 1847, THE ARMISTICE
Discussion of the Armistice

RW24n73p2c2 September 17, 1847, From Vera Cruz
Information from Vera Cruz

RW24n72p2c2 September 17, 1847, FURTHER PARTICULARS
More information concerning Mexico's army, some from the New Orleans Picayune

RW24n72p2c3 September 17, 1847, LETTER FROM THE ARMY
Letter from an army officer on General Scott's staff, Tacubaya, Mexico

RW24n72p2c4 September 17, 1847, LETTERS FROM THE ARMY OF GENERAL SCOTT
Letters from Tacubaya, Mexico

RW24n72p2c5 September 17, 1847, SANTA ANNA'S MANIFESTO
His manifesto as published in The New Orleans Picayune

RW24n72p5c2 September 17, 1847, GENERAL TAYLOR AND THE NATIVES
About General Taylor's camp and guerrilla fighters

RW24n72p5c2 September 17, 1847, FROM THE SOUTH
News of Mexico from the New Orleans Picayune

RW24n73p1c3 September 21, 1847, WAS THE WAR NECESSARY?
Commentary on the war with Mexico

RW24n73p2c4 September 21, 1847, FROM THE ARMY OF GENERAL TAYLOR
Information of General Taylor from The New Orleans Picayune

RW24n73p4c4 September 21, 1847, THE BATTLE
Information of the battle for Mexico City, including a description by Mexicans

RW24n74p1c3 September 24, 1847 INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence from the Charleston Mercury concerning Mexico

RW24n74p1c4 September 24, 1847, FROM THE ARMY
Very interesting letter from a distinguished officer to his correspondent in Washington

RW24n74p1c5 September 24, 1847, FROM TEXAS
Correspondence from The New Orleans Picayune, concerning Texas

RW24n74p2c3 September 24, 1847, IMPROBABLE RUMOR
Letter to the New Orleans Picayune from a resident of Tampico

RW24n75p2c2 September 28, 1847, THE AMISTICE
More information on the armistice with Mexico

RW24n75p2c4 September 28, 1847, THE LATE MEXICAN BATTLES
A narrative of the last battles with Mexico

RW24n75p2c5 September 28, 1847, LATE FROM HAVANA
Correspondence from The New Orleans Picayune about Vera Cruz

RW24n75p2c5 September 28, 1847, FROM CHIHUAHUA
A letter received from Chihuahua

RW24n75p2c5 September 28, 1847, FROM SANTA FE
A letter received from Santa Fe

RW24n75p4c1 September 28, 1847, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE WAR
Commentary on the War with Mexico and the J.K. Polk administration

RW24n75p4c2 September 28, 1847, GENERAL TAYLOR
About letters from General Taylor's camp in Monterey

RW24n75p4c3 September 28, 1847, THE ARMISTICE
Information about the armistice from La Patria

RW24n75p4c4 September 28, 1847, A SOLDIER'S LETTER
A long letter from a soldier in Mexico

October

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p1c1 Mexican Documents
Talks about peace treaty being aborted, letter from Triste and Herrera, other letters

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p1c3 Letter from Gen. Taylor
Talk of Gen. Taylor being whig candidate for next presidency and other political ambition

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p1c3 High Tribute to Gen. Taylor
Journalist extols virtues of Gen. Taylor

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p1c3 Government Plans
Says government will not offer any more overtures of peace to the Mexican government ** too light to read

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p2c1 The Administration and the War
Letter denouncing the administration

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p2c2 Gen. Taylor
[Washington Union] brief paragraph about troop movements

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p2c3 The Armistice
[La Patria of NO] terms of the armistice

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p2c3 Gen. Taylor’s politics
Says he’s a Whig and not a Democrat

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p2c4 A Soldier's Letter
Reprint from a soldiers letter in Mexico

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p3c4 Battle of Contreras
Mexican Gen. Salas report about Battle of Contreras

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p3c4 Battle of Churubusco
Mexican Gen. Rincon’s account

Friday, October 8, 1847 RWv24i81p5c2 Further Details: the Armistice
Letters from Triste and Mexican officials ** too dark to read

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p1c1 True Boundary of Texas
Discusses the validity of claim by U.S., angry that Mexico doesn’t acknowledge

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p2c1 Untitled
Short blurp about annexation

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p1c2 The Negotiation
[NY Herald] letter about Trist and the boundary negotiation

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p1c3 Gen. Taylor’s Correspondence
Extract from Gen. Taylor’s letter

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p1c4 From the Rio Grande
[From N.O. Picayune Oct. 9] war news and ship arrivals

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p1c4 Battle of Mill of El Rey– Its effects
Letter about the battle

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p2c3 Letter from Capt. Bragg
Talks about an unsuccessful assassination attempt

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p2c4 5 days later from Vera Cruz
Letters and war news, mentions a lot of guerrillas attacks on U.S. troops

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p4c2 Speculations
[N.Y. Courier] condemns Mexico for rejection of treaty proposal

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p4c2 From Gen. Taylor’s Camp
[N.O. Picayune] News from Gen. Taylor’s camp at Buena Vista about problems with deserters

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p4c3 Untitled
Letter describing Scott’s demeanor in battle

Tuesday October, 12 1847 RWv24i82p4c3 Official
Letter to a soldier in Vera Cruz, talks about battles and fights with guerrillas

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p1c2 Mexican Documents
[N.O. Picayune] copy from Diario del Gobierno, letters and information about troop activity and the Irish Regiment captured by the Americans

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p1c3 Untitled
[Alexandria Gazette] Sen. Benton refutes U.S. claim to Rio Grande as border between U.S. and Mexico

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p1c3 Untitled
[Washington Union] short remark about Santa Anna returning to Mexico

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p1c3 Mutiny on the Plains
Troops in route to Santa Fe are in open mutiny

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p2c2 Gen. James Hamilton, Jr.
Writing about the death of his brother

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p2c2 Upper California
Soldier talks about dreary conditions of lower California

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p2c2 Incentives to Desertion
[N.O. Picayune] says Santa Anna is offering money to American soldiers to desert

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p2c3 Col. Jefferson Davis
Letter to the President turning down a commission to become Brigadier General

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p2c4 The Late Col. Butler
[Charleston Mercury] letter lamenting the loss of a friend in battle

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p4c2 The Nueces
Says Whigs gave up title of Nueces to Mexicans, this is rebuttal and condemnation of that

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p4c2 Intelligence from Mexico
Says that the rumors of the deaths of Gen.’s Worth, Smith and Pillow were rumors

Friday October, 15, 1847 RWv24i83p4c5 The News from Mexico
[N.O. Picayune] news about the war copied from the N.O. Picayune

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c1 The Annexation of Mexico
Article saying that the president might consider taking all of Mexico into the United States, and condemns this possibility

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c2 Annecdote of Santa Anna
[Washington Union] story says Santa Anna felt compassion for an enemy officer and let him live even though he had tried to kill Santa Anna

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c3 Untitled
Letter to the editor about the safety of the Army

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c3 From Frontera and Tabasco
News and ship arrivals from Tabasco

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c3 Departure of Troops to Mexico
News of troop movement

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p1c4 From Gen. Wool's headquarters
[N.O. Picayune Oct. 9] arrival of ships and letters. Reporter talks about his expedition with the Army hunting for guerrillas. And other stories from his travels

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p2c2 Gen. Waddy Thompson's views
Opinions from the former Minister to Mexico about the Wilmot Proviso

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p2c2 The Whole or None
The U.S. shoud take Oregon and Mexico, also lists reasons why the paper disagrees with admitting them into the U.S.

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p2c3 From the South
News about Scott

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p2c4 From the Brazos
[N.O. Bulletin Oct. 11] News and troop movements from other papers

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p2c5 The Mexican Poet
Poem about the Battle of Churubusco

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p4c2 Bloodless Achievment
Polk announces Annexation of Texas is an achievement

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p4c3 The Virginia Regiment
Letters from Mexico, soldier complains about conditions

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p4c3 The Administration Views
Opinion about how the war should be handled

Tuesday October, 19, 1847 RWv24i84p4c3 What will the Whigs Do?
What will they do in Congress about Mexican War [too light to read]

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p1c1 The Country and the President
About the war and its costs

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p1c1 Vigorous Prosecution of the War
Letter calling for a using all forces neccisary to fight the war. Says war would be over if we used all our troops at once.

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p1c3 A Rich Mexican Mine
Brief, U.S. could soon have a rich silver mine

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p1c3 Late and important from Mexico
News from Mexico

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p1c6 The Deserters
About Americans deserting

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p2c1 The News from Mexico
News and letters

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p2c1 Return of Gen. Taylor
Might be going back to the United States

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p2c2 Another letter from Gen. Taylor
Letter argues that Gen. Taylor is a Whig, and also might be considering a presidential nomination

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p2c3 Our Victories fully confirmed
[N.O. Picayune Oct 14] Battle reports and list of dead and wounded

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p2c6 Affairs of Vera Cruz and on the Road
Troops movements and battles around Vera Cruz and the National Bridge

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p4c2 The Natural Boundary
Says the problem with getting more territory into Union is bringing into it the Mexican people that lived there

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p4c3 From Texas
Reports of fever and sickness spreading through camp

Friday October, 22, 1847 RWv24i85p4c4 Interesting Mexican Documents
Mexican views about the war, says they should fight a guerrilla war, or even sell California to England to bring them into the war

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p1c1 An Erroneous View
Opinions about the war, debates whether or not parts of Mexico should be included in the United States

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p1c2 Important from Jalapa
News about Mexican War

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p1c3 Additional Mexican News
[N.O. Picayune] Gen. Scott placed Mexico City under martial law, also a list of some of the laws

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p1c5 Correspondence from the army
[Washington Union] letter about how U.S. troops are battling guerrillas as they try to take possession of National Bridge

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p1c6 Extracts from a Letter
** {blacked out}

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c2 Gen. Pillow
A tribute to Gen. Pillow

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c2 Untitled
Eulogy for a soldier killed in battle

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c3 Capt. J.B. Magruder
Short tribute letter about a heroic soldier

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c3 From Havana
News and letters about Mexico [N.O. Picayune] ** too light to read

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c3 Later from the Rio Grande
[N.O. Picayune Oct 10]

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p2c4 Letter from Gen. Shields
[Union] About battles

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p4c1 Mexican Territory– Northern Sentiment
Opinions about what to do with Mexican territory taken in the war

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p4c2 Santa Anna
Short blurp about Santa Anna

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p4c2 Gen. Pillow and Shields
Tribute to two fallen officers

Tuesday October, 26, 1847 RWv24i86p4c2 Virginia Officers
Casualty report of Virginia Officers and battle reports

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p1c1 Views of Gen. Waddy Thompson
Thompson was minister to the Mexican Republic. His thoughts on the war
** too light to read

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p1c3 Vigorous Prosecution of the War
Thinks war is too peaceful, it must be more “warlike”

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p1c3 Capt. Larkin Smith
Letter from soldier, talking about his condition

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p2c1 Congress and the War
Argues against taking all of Mexico and its inhabitants into the United States

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p2c2 Reveling in the Halls
Letter from Gen. Smith letting people know he is not dead as previously reported

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p2c3 Untitled
Eulogy of a fallen soldier

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p4c1 Mexican Whigs
Mexico wants boundary at the Nueces, says territory between the Nueces and the Rio Grande should be neutral ground

Friday October, 29, 1847 RWv24i87p4c1 Gen. Wool's Army
** too light to read

November

RWv24i88p1c1 Monday, November 1, 1847, The Herkimer Convention

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, The Philadelphia Inquirer contains

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, Official notice is given in the Washington papers

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, An extract of a letter from Major Turnbull

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, Official notice is given in the Washington papers

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, A letter from Tampico to the Baltimore Sun

RWv24i88p1c2 Monday, November 1, 1847, Major Downing

RWv24i88p2c3 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, Letter from Capt. Harper

RWv24i88p2c3 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, We lay before our readers

RWv24i88p2c3 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, The New Orleans Delta gives the following

RWv24i88p2c3 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, Gen. Kearney has arrived

RWv24i88p2c4 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, A letter from Buena Vista

RWv24i88p2c5 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, Late from Vera Cruz

RWv24i88p2c5 Tuesday, November 2, 1847, Five Days Later News from Vera Cruz

RWv24i88p4c1 Saturday, October 30, 1847, The adroitness with the people

RWv24i88p4c2 Saturday, October 30, 1847, Gen. Gaines and the War

RWv24i88p4c2 Saturday, October 30, 1847, The Union and Gen. Scott

RWv24i88p4c3 Saturday, October 30, 1847, The State of the War

RWv24i89p4c2 Saturday, November 6, 1847, We have filled our columns

RWv24i89p4c2 Saturday, November 6, 1847, We have later accounts from Texas

RWv24i89p4c2 Saturday, November 6, 1847, Trial of Col. Fremont

RWv24i89p4c3 Saturday, November 6, 1847, Annexation and its Consequences

RWv24i89p4c3 Saturday, November 6, 1847, From the Plains and Santa Fe

RWv24i89p4c4 Saturday, November 6, 1847, Arrival of the Steamship Alabama

RWv24i89p4c4 Saturday, November 6, 1847, Important Mexican Documents

RWv24i89p4c5 Saturday, November 6, 1847, From the Rio Grande and Saltillo

RWv24i90p1c1 Monday, November 8, 1847, Effect of acquiring Territory on the South

RWv24i90p1c1 Monday, November 8, 1847, The Spirit of Jefferson

RWv24i90p1c2 Monday, November 8, 1847, Trial of Col. Fremont

RWv24i90p2c2 Monday, November 8, 1847, Mr. Calhoun and his friends

RWv24i90p2c2 Monday, November 8, 1847, General Taylor

RWv24i90p2c3 Monday, November 8, 1847, Mexican Whigs

RWv24i90p2c3 Monday, November 8, 1847, From Vera Cruz

RWv24i90p2c4 Monday, November 8, 1847, Trial of Col. Fremont

RWv24i90p2c4 Monday, November 8, 1847, From the Rio Grande

RWv24i90p2c5 Monday, November 8, 1847, From Gen. Wool's Headquarters

RWv24i90p3c1 Monday, November 8, 1847, Later from Santa Fe

RWv24i91p1c5 Thursday, November 11, 1847, The Fremont Court Martial

RWv24i91p2c1 Friday, November 12, 1847, Defensive Line – No Territory

RWv24i91p2c2 Friday, November 12, 1847, Mr. Clay and Gen. Taylor

RWv24i91p2c2 Friday, November 12, 1847, General Scott

RWv24i91p2c2 Friday, November 12, 1847, The New York Sun publishes a letter

RWv24i91p2c2 Friday, November 12, 1847, The third regiment of Tennessee Volunteers

RWv24i91p2c2 Friday, November 12, 1847, The last Alabama papers inform us

RWv24i91p2c3 Friday, November 12, 1847, Col. Fremont's Trial

RWv24i91p2c4 Friday, November 12, 1847, The Fremont Court Martial

RWv24i91p2c5 Friday, November 12, 1847, From Texas

RWv24i91p4c1 Wednesday, November 10, 1847, Northern Sentiment

RWv24i91p4c4 Wednesday, November 10, 1847, Prosecute the War Vigorously

RWv24i91p4c4 Wednesday, November 10, 1847, Latest from Santa Fe

RWv24i92p1c1 Monday, November 15, 1847, Executive Patronage

RWv24i92p1c2 Monday, November 15, 1847, We learn, by a letter

RWv24i92p1c2 Monday, November 15, 1847, The veteran Colonel Bankhead

RWv24i92p1c3 Monday, November 15, 1847, The Fremont Court Martial

RWv24i92p1c5 Monday, November 15, 1847, The News from Mexico

RWv24i92p2c1 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Gen. Scott's Despatches

RWv24i92p2c1 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Mr. Kendall's Letters

RWv24i92p2c1 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Trial of Col. Fremont

RWv24i92p2c1 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, The Charleston Mercury states that

RWv24i92p2c2 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Gen. Taylor

RWv24i92p2c2 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Com. Stockton and Gen. Kearny

RWv24i92p2c2 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Most of the new regiments

RWv24i92p2c2 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, From the Brazos

RWv24i92p2c3 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Later from Tampico

RWv24i92p2c4 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Mr. Kendall's Letters from the Army

RWv24i92p2c6 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Mexican Political Affairs

RWv24i92p2c6 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, From Vera Cruz

RWv24i92p2c6 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Santa Anna

RWv24i92p2c7 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, The Battle of Huamantia

RWv24i92p3c1 Tuesday, November 16, 1847, Mr. Clay's Lexington Speech

RWv24i92p4c1 Saturday, November 13, 1847, Mr. C. C. Cambreling's Speech

RWv24i92p4c2 Saturday, November 13, 1847, From the Seat of War

RWv24i92p4c2 Saturday, November 13, 1847, The President of the United States

RWv24i92p4c3 Saturday, November 13, 1847, The Fremont Court Martial

RWv24i92p4c3 Saturday, November 13, 1847, Later from Mexico

RWv24i92p4c4 Saturday, November 13, 1847, The Fremont Court Martial

RWv24i93p1c1 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Mr. Clay's Resolutions

RWv24i93p1c1 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Official Dispatches

RWv24i93p1c2 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Pena y Pena and Santa Anna

RWv24i93p1c3 Thursday, November 18, 1847, A letter from Vera Cruz

RWv24i93p1c3 Thursday, November 18, 1847, From the Seat of War

RWv24i93p1c3 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Major General Butler

RWv24i93p1c4 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Interesting News from Santa Fe

RWv24i93p1c5 Thursday, November 18, 1847, Official Dispatches

RWv24i93p2c1 Friday, November 19, 1847, Col. Fremont's Trial

RWv24i93p2c2 Friday, November 19, 1847, Tribute to the Brave

RWv24i93p2c2 Friday, November 19, 1847, On the morning of the 30^th

RWv24i93p2c3 Friday, November 19, 1847, Mexicans already voting

RWv24i93p2c3 Friday, November 19, 1847, The Britons and Saxons reproduced in Mexico

RWv24i93p2c4 Friday, November 19, 1847, Later from Vera Cruz

RWv24i93p2c4 Friday, November 19, 1847, Manifesto of Gen. Paredes

RWv24i93p2c7 Friday, November 19, 1847, Late and Interesting from the Pacific

RWv24i93p2c7 Friday, November 19, 1847, Later from Santa Fe

RWv24i93p4c1 Wednesday, November 17, 1847, Col. Fremont's Trial

RWv24i93p4c1 Wednesday, November 17, 1847, Rev. Mr. Maffitt

RWv24i93p4c3 Wednesday, November 17, 1847, Positions of Mr. Clay

RWv24i93p4c3 Wednesday, November 17, 1847, The Battle of La Hoya

RWv24i93p4c4 Wednesday, November 17, 1847, Official Despatches

RWv24i94p1c2 Monday, November 22, 1847, Naval court martial

RWv24i94p1c2 Monday, November 22, 1847, If the United States Congress

RWv24i94p1c3 Monday, November 22, 1847, Trial of Col. Fremont

RWv24i94p1c3 Monday, November 22, 1847, Gen. Butler's Opinion

RWv24i94p1c3 Monday, November 22, 1847, Gen. Pillow's report of the conduct

RWv24i94p1c3 Monday, November 22, 1847, Care of Lieut Mahan

RWv24i94p1c5 Monday, November 22, 1847, Military Contributions

RWv24i94p2c1 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Peace Prospects

RWv24i94p2c1 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Major John P. Gaines

RWv24i94p2c1 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, The Advocate, published at Tahlequah

RWv24i94p2c1 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, The Washington Union of Saturday published

RWv24i94p2c2 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Col. Fremont's Trial

RWv24i94p2c2 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Capt. Calwell of Greenbrier

RWv24i94p2c3 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Later from Vera Cruz

RWv24i94p2c4 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Official

RWv24i94p2c5 Tuesday, November 23, 1847, Report of General Lane

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Mr. Clay's Speech

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, The Washington correspondent

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, The Treasury Notes are a drug

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, The steamer Galveston left New Orleans

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Some surprise has been expressed

RWv24i94p4c1 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Capt. Taylor, of the 3^rd artillery

RWv24i94p4c2 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Col. Fremont

RWv24i94p4c2 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Yesterday's Enquirer says:

RWv24i94p4c2 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Mexican Affairs

RWv24i94p4c2 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Capt. Harper, the intelligent commander

RWv24i94p4c3 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Santa Anna

RWv24i94p4c3 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Accounts from Mexico

RWv24i94p4c3 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Letters in the Washington Union

RWv24i94p4c5 Saturday, November 20, 1847, Official Despatches

RWv24i94p4c7 Saturday, November 20, 1847, The New Orleans Delta publishes

RWv24i95p1c1 Thursday, November 25, 1847, J. Q. Adams and the War

RWv24i95p1c1 Thursday, November 25, 1847, Reception of General Taylor

RWv24i95p1c2 Thursday, November 25, 1847, The Court Martial in Col. Fremont's case

RWv24i95p1c2 Thursday, November 25, 1847, The Salisbury Watchman perpetrates

RWv24i95p1c2 Thursday, November 25, 1847, The people of Louisville, (Ky.)

RWv24i95p1c3 Thursday, November 25, 1847, The Aztec Club

RWv24i95p1c3 Thursday, November 25, 1847, Later from Santa Fe

RWv24i95p1c3 Thursday, November 25, 1847, 'Reveling in the halls of the Montezumas'

RWv24i95p1c3 Thursday, November 25, 1847, Brig. Gen Price

RWv24i95p1c3 Thursday, November 25, 1847, Mexico

RWv24i95p2c1 Friday, November 26, 1847, Mr. Clay's Speech

RWv24i95p2c2 Friday, November 26, 1847, It turns out that the rumor of the arrival

RWv24i95p2c2 Friday, November 26, 1847, Lieut. Edward Johnson

RWv24i95p2c2 Friday, November 26, 1847, Sound Doctrine

RWv24i95p2c3 Friday, November 26, 1847, Henry Clay's Speech

RWv24i95p4c1 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, Policy of the Administration

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, The National Dept

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, The Syracuse (N.Y.) Journal publishes a letter

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, Annexation

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, Among the recent deaths

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, The second regiment of Tennessee Volunteers

RWv24i95p4c2 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, Lieutenant Shackelford

RWv24i95p4c5 Wednesday, November 24, 1847, Major Iturbide – Son of a former Mexican President

RWv24i96p1c2 Monday, November 29, 1847, The Charleston Courier – a neutral paper

RWv24i96p1c2 Monday, November 29, 1847, A Washington correspondent of the New York Herald

RWv24i96p1c2 Monday, November 29, 1847, The Washington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce

RWv24i96p1c2 Monday, November 29, 1847, Cost of the War

RWv24i96p1c2 Monday, November 29, 1847, Lieut. Sidney Smith

RWv24i96p2c1 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, Mr. Clay's Speech

RWv24i96p2c1 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, Referring to the vehemence

RWv24i96p2c1 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, In February last, Mr. Calhoun

RWv24i96p2c2 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, On Friday last, the examination

RWv24i96p2c2 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, The New Orleans papers announce

RWv24i96p2c2 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, Gen. Samuel Houston in out in

RWv24i96p2c6 Tuesday, November 30, 1847, From Mexico

RWv24i96p4c1 Saturday, November 27, 1847, Opinions of Mr. Clay's Speech

RWv24i96p4c2 Saturday, November 27, 1847, South Carolina ––– "Signs!"

December

RWv24i97p1c2, December 3, 1847, California
Difference of opinion about the value of California; might have cost 1/2 million to gain California; only portion of drafted men have been paid; delay of payments is cause of insurrections in California; Com. Stockton has offered to go to Lima to borrow the money but Col. Biddle will not allow him

RWv24i97p1c2, December 3, 1847, Fremont's Trial
Lt. Col. Emory under examination; he has been showing strong hostility to questions; his testimony has not altered the previous aspect of the case

RWv24i97p1c2, December 3, 1847,
Resolutions have been adopted by NY to give thanks to Scott and the army, and inviting Taylor to visit the state during his leave of absence from Mexico

RWv24i97p1c2, December 3, 1847,
Lieut. John M. Garnder of the US Navy died; death caused by an attack which required him to return home from the Gulf Squadron

RWv24i97p1c2, December 3, 1847, Mr. Clay and Gen. Taylor
Mr. Clay and Gen. Taylor are friends

RWv24i97p1c3, December 3, 1847,
Telegraphic desptatch reports that D.R. Miller has been elected Governor of Texas

RWv24i97p1c3, December 3, 1847, The Philadelphian Pennsylvanian of yesterday says
Hon. John Y Mason, Secretary of the Navy and Commodores Warrington and Smith arrived at the United States Hotel yesterday and left for NY on official business this morning

RWv24i97p1c3, December 3,1947: Colonel Wynkoop
Colonel Wynkoop the commander of the Pennsylvania Regiment in Mexico has written a letter in which the Whigs are violently assailed and accused of moral treason; object of the writer was to please the President

RWv24i97p1c4, December 3, 1847, Official
Report to Adjutant General by Major Lally about the operations of his command on the march from Vera Cruz to Jalapa; comments on engagements with the enemy at Paso Ovejas, the national Bridge, Cerro Gordo, and Las Animas, near Jalapa; comments about troops under his command, number of dead and wounded

RWv24i97p2c2, December 3,1847
Ata meeting held in Cincinnati of men of all parties, Mr. Clay's resolution on the Mexican war was adopted by the majority of the Whig population that was present

RWv24i97p2c2, December 3, 1847, Honor to the Brave
Swords created for Generals Taylor, Butler and Col. Barber; gives a description of the swords

RWv24i97p2c1, December 3, 1847, Remarkable Blunder
Comments about Clay's position on war in 1812; and on his position dealing with the War in Mexico; he was unfavorable to both wars from the beginning, he supported the war of 1812 once it began and he holds Mexico partly to blame for the current war

RWv24i97p2c1, December 3, 1847, Origin of War
Comments about the administrations and its supports stance on the war–what they blame the war on; comments on the administrations dealing with Taylor advancing to the Rio Grande–who's idea was it?

RWv24i97p2c2, December 3, 1847, War Expenses
Statement issued by the Treasury Department about the cost of the war with Mexico; gives figures; comments about what the government plans to do about the growing expenses

RWv24i97p2c1, December 3, 1847,
Letter from Lexington Ky. States that the Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge preached a thanksgiving sermon in the city with a very warlike tone towards Mexico; he looks to overthrow the catholic hierarchy after the US wins the war

RWv24i97p2c3, December 3, 1847, Correspondence of the Charleston Evening News
Com. Stockton and his arrival in the city; information on incidents in California–the Commodore's actions in Cali

RWv24i97p2c4, December 3, 1847, Arrival of the Steamship Alabama. Ten Days later from the City of Mexico
Arrival of Col. Harney's train at Vera Cruz; return home of Gens. Quitman, Shields, Cols. Harney, Garland; organization of the Mexican Congress; removal of the Mexican government from Querataro Morelia; information on where troops are stationed; arrival of Gen. Butler at Vera Cruz; no positives on the whereabouts of Santa Anna; election of the president has been postponed in Mexico

RWv24i97p4c2, December 3, 1847,
Trial of Col. Fremont drags on; witness for the prosecution have all been examined by Fremont's counsel; comments about Lieut. Emory's hostility toward the Col.; Lt. Emory has been summoned by the defense

RWv24i97p4c2, December 3, 1847, Interesting Incidents
Letter of Capt. Wm. H. Merrill from the army outside Mexico City; information on a young Virginian–tells a story about Burwell's murder

RWv24i97p4c2, December 3, 1847, General Pillow
Statement about Gen. Pillow; Pillow made untrue statements in his reports

RWv24i97p4c2, December 3, 1847, Harbors on the Pacific
Letter from Captain Wilkes who commanded the exploring expedition; comments on the Pacific harbors–that they are not as good as the ones in the East

RWv24i97p4c4, December 3, 1847, Mr. Kendall's Letters from the Army
Comments about the weather; report that there aren't enough members in the Mexican Congress; member of Congress has come out denying Pena y Pena as President; earthquake in Guadalazars was violent; comments about a Mexican reporter's article on the daughter of a Mexican Officer–details on what happened to the report after the article; rumors that there is to be a meeting among the influential men about raising troops and supplies to fight the Americans; ends with more comments about the weather

RWv24i97p4c6, December 3, 1847, Later from Vera Cruz
Report of the capture of a suspicious vessel–US Steamer brought into port a Spanish topsail schooner; Taylor accompanied by Wool left for Monterey on the 8^th of November

RWv24i97p4c6, December 3, 1847, Latest from Santa Fe
Col. Newby was about to move South because of the approaching winter; wagons at Los Vegos had skirmishes with Mexicans and Indians–Americans had no losses, but the attacking party lost several men, and horses

RWv24i98p1c1, December 7, 1847, Mr. Gallatin and the War
Comments about an essay Mr. Gallatin wrote about the war with Mexico; gives quotes which tell Mr. Gallatin's opinion about the war–seems to view the war as unfair and wrong

RWv24i98p1c1, December 7, 1847, Reception of General Taylor
Preparation for Taylor's arrival in New Orleans are underway; sword made for him will be presented when he arrives in New Orleans

RWv24i98p1c2, December 7, 1847,
Celebrated letter of "Leonidas" in which Major General Gideon J. Pillow is made the hero of the Mexican campaign has fallen into the hand of Gen. Scott

RWv24i98p1c2 December 7, 1847,
Rumored that Col. Burnett of the NY Regiment will be appointed Brigadier General; will Col. Wynkoop be disappointed?

RWv24i98p1c3, December 7, 1847,
New Orleans Bulletin has learned from officers who have just arrived from Mexico there thoughts on finding peace; there exists a great diversity of opinion

RWv24i98p1c3, December 7, 1847,
Sickness of Major Graham a member of the Fremont court Martial has suspended the proceedings

RWv24i98p1c5, December 7, 1847, Honor to the Brave! Serenade
Citizens in New Orleans gathered in front of the St. Charles Hotel and gave a serenade to the distinguished officers who had just arrived from Alabama, from the seat or war–Gen. Quitman, Shields and Col. Harney

RWv24i98p2c1, December 7, 1847, Governor's Message
Comments about letters received from Taylor about Resolutions adopted by the Virginia general assembly, giving honor to the gallant soldiers; gives congratulations about the success in Mexico; comments on the health and condition of the volunteers there; comments about what should happen with the Mexico–US policy towards it

RWv24i98p2c7, December 7, 1847,
News has arrived that Capt. Calwell died in September at Jalapa from a wound that he received soon after he reached Mexico

RWv24i98p2c7, December 7, 1847; From Washington (begins on 2^nd page and ends on 3^rd page)
Report that the administration might send a new commissioner to Mexico in place of Triste; suppose to be composed of four or five men, and Bishop Huges and Mr. Crittenden might be appointed; is not believed that this will be more successful than Triste.; Santa Anna was first Polk peace commissioner and that obviously didn't work

RWv24i98p3c2, December 7, 1847, From the Army of Gen. Taylor
Mail from Buena Vista, Monterey and Cerralvo; Lt. Col. Webb had a scouting party fall to guerrilla chief Elmojah Martinus and his party, but in the fight Martinus was killed; many guerrillas near Cerralvo under Ganales, Bosques, Mendez, Arispe, Col. Travinia and other; Gen. Taylor expected at Cerralvo on the 10^th; Col. Hamtramck has been in command of the troops at Encantada, Buena Vista and Saltillo by Gen. Wool until further orders

RWv24i98p4c1, December 7,1847: Mexico and Slavery
Comments about the slavery of the Texas state; Africans if slavery is abolished can leave through Texas, into Mexico and down in Central America; if Texas is not a slavery holding state, then it will be a refuge for the Africans when it was really suppose to be their outlet

RWv24i98p4c1, December 7, 1847,
Rumored that Mr. Calhoun will not stick to his policy of withdrawing troops to a defensive line butwill bring forward some new way of ending the war and the boundary question.

RWv24i98p4c2, December 7, 1847,
Objection to the acquisition of Mexican territory applies to the diminished force to Upper California; the area can be taken without involving the issue of slavery–this can be done by allowing California to be its own independent republic

RWv24i98p4c2, December 7,1847: A Prediction
If Mexico continues without a recognized government and refuses to adopt the peace terms given by the US then the Americans will take the defensive line policy; people think that at this Congress the war will be ended

RWv24i98p4c2, December 7, 1847,
Meeting of the Whig of the city and county of Philadelphia will be held to respond to the resolution of Mr. Clay on the Mexican War

RWv24i98p4c2, December 7, 1847, The 'Beautiful and Unfortunate!'
A letter from Texas describing the beauty of the area

RWv24i98p4c2, December 7, 1847, Gen. Kearny and Com. Stockton
The Fremont trial might cause personal conflict between Kearny and Stockton; letter have been written to friends to urge them to help prevent any conflict between Kearny and Stockton; comments about Fremont's guilt

RWv24i99p1c1, December 10, 1847, The Governor's Message
Not expecting the governor to comment on brining the war to an end; he is in favor of occupation and looks forward to a time when the US will extend to the Isthmus of Darien; anxious to annex part of Mexico; quotes of the governor's about the inhabitants of Mexico

RWv24i99p1c1, December 10, 1847, The Fremont Trial
Col. Fremont's counsel opened their defense; submitted a large mass of documents–some are letters showing that Fremont followed orders given by Com. Stockton

RWv24i99p1c2, December 10, 1847,
Reported that the Whig had stated that Taylor might be nominated for president–denied, said that they never stated it

RWv24i99p1c2, December 10, 1847, General Taylor
Taylor arrived at Matamoros on the 18^th and he will leave from there for New Orleans; preparations are underway in New Orleans for his arrival; comments about how Taylor might act or think about the New Orleans reception for him

RWv24i99p1c4, December 10, 1847, The Latest from the Rio Grande
Reports on the movement of Gen. Taylor; what troops are going where, how many there are etc.

RWv24i99p1c3, December 10, 1847, From the City of Mexico
Rumors of peace in Mexico City; report that the majority are in favor of peace; earthquakes are present and frequent in Mexico; village of Octola was destroyed by an earthquake a few days ago

RWv24i99p1c3, December 10, 1847, Fighting the Mexicans with New Weapons
Religious men are trying to exert a new kind of influence in Mexico; American Tract Society have sent large quantities of instructive tracts to Mexico; Catholic Bishop so pleased with one of the tracts that he had it printed for the public; two liberal donations have allowed the Society to send a man to the country

RWv24i99p1c4, December 10, 1847, Later from Vera Cruz
Santa Ana to return to the government–problems with his previous resignation; Santa Ana said that he never did resign entirely; no separation between civil and military so Santa Ana wears his military uniform; Pena y Pena's removal of Santa Ana has been decided as being void; no one can land in Vera Cruz as a transport unless his belongs to the army or navy; reports on the movement of Gen. Butler and Gen. Patterson; much has been done about breaking up the guerrillas

RWv24i99p1c4, December 10, 1847, President's Message
Comments about the peace process with Mexico–Mexico having rejected the peace offer; Mexico began the war; comments about what Polk did after he learned of Mexican hostility; comments about the army–gives praise; comments about the affairs in California–why it would be good for the US to take Upper California; comments about the terms of peace presented by the Mexicans; comments about the official stance on the border is

RWv24i99p2c2, December 10, 1847, Clay Meeting in Philadelphia
Resolutions passed by the meeting in Philadelphia; resolutions deal with the war with Mexico–no in favor of it and what should be done to stop it

RWv24i99p2c1, December 10, 1847,
Believed by all that the march of Taylor to the Rio Grande caused the war with Mexico

RWv24i99p2c2, December 10, 1847, Mexican Political Speculation
Comments about the events within the Congress of Mexico; attacks on Paredes have been found in several papers; comments about positions that the army has been ordered to take; all papers attribute to Pena y Pena the design of getting rid of the old army

RWv24i99p3c1, December 10, 1847, Arrival of Gen. Taylor at New Orleans
Report that Taylor has arrived in New Orleans; Taylor will enter the city tomorrow; more comments about the atmosphere of the city; a letter sent to Taylor invites him to be the guest of the city

RWv24i100p1c1, December 14, 1847, Reception of Gen. Taylor in N. Orleans
Description of Taylor as he arrived, what he did, his character etc. reception being posponed tot he3rd of December; comments about changes made to the reception of Taylor–where Taylor will ride his horse and in what order; Taylor's horse is sick, so Taylor might have to ride a brown horse instead; comments about how the 3^rd of December must have been a joyous day

RWv24i100p1c2, December 14, 1847,
National Intelligencer published two despatches from Maj. Jack Downing in Mexico; will be published as soon as find room

RWv24i100p1c1, December 14, 1847, Troops for Mexico
Boat has been chartered to take troops now at Fort Monroe to Vera Cruz; wish these Virginians a pleasant voyage and victory on the field; hope that Virginians will conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the state

RWv24i100p1c1, December 14, 1847,
All misunderstanding between Gen. Kearney and Com. Stockton have been explained away

RWv24i100p1c3, December 14, 1847, Oregon
Congress has not established a territorial government in Oregon; extension of mail into Oregon; US will not abandon the people of Oregon; believe that the US can profit from Oregon; President will direct US vessels of war to visit Oregon ports–letter to John M. Shively appointed Deputy Postmaster in Oregon

RWv24i100p1c7, December 14, 1847, Gen. Worth and American Prisoners
Letter to Gen. Worth from American officers recently imprisoned by the Mexicans; writing because they had been offered up for release at the battle of Buena Vista but the US army said no;

RWv24i100p2c1, December 14, 1847, The President's Message
Opinion about the President's statements on the Mexican War; comments on how the began

RWv24i100p2c2, December 14, 1847,
Fremont trial still in progress; Com. Stockton was examined today

RWv24i100p2c1, December 14, 1847,
New Orleans Delta is regarded as the favorite organ of Gen. Gid. Pillow

RWv24i100p2c2, December 14, 1847,
Sword made for Gen. Taylor was presented to him by Gov. Johnson and the Legislature of Louisiana; quote of the address given by Taylor after the presentation

RWv24i100p2c1, December 14, 1847, General Taylor
Taylor left New Orleans yesterday; comments about Taylor's presence and how it effected the city

RWv24i100p2c4, December 14, 1847, The Reception of General Taylor
Description of the reception of Taylor in New Orleans–very detailed – what things looked like, how things were decorated, when Taylor arrived (time), description of the vessels, address the Mayor gave to Taylor, who was there

RWv24i100p2c5, December 14, 1847, The Dinner
Description of the dinner held in honor of Taylor; list of toasts given; activities that took place after dinner

RWv24i100p2c4, December 14, 1847,
Col. Henry T. Washington has been promoted to fill the office vacated by Brigadier General J. R. Wallace; comments about Washington's character

RWv24i100p2c6, December 14, 1847,
Gen. Taylor leaves New Orleans this morning headed towards his home in Baton Rouge; he asked for his leave while the situation in Mexico is quiet

RWv24i100p2c7, December 14, 1847,
Letter from Mexico talking about the extensive system of field fortification that exists around Mexico City

RWv24i100p4c1, December 14, 1847, Report of the Secretary of War
Comments by the Secretary of War about the War with Mexico–gives details about battles, troops and movements of the army; gives suggestions for provisions for payment; suggestions made about raising troops, improving medical; comments about Indian affairs and what to do about them – very detailed (takes up all of page 4)

RWv24i101p1c1, December 17, 1847, Remarks on the Message
More remarks about the President's speech; comments about the boundary of Texas–what happened causing Taylor to advance to the Rio Grande

RWv24i101p1c2, December 17, 1847,
Capt. E. C. Carrington Jr. of the Virginia Volunteers has been ordered to report to Fortress Monroe with the men he has enlisted

RWv24i101p1c2, December 17, 1847,
New Orleans Delta gives a glowing account of Gen. Taylor's ascent up the river to his plantation

RWv24i101p1c3, December 17, 1847, John Q. Adams
Editor of the Boston Atlas contradicts the authority that stated that Adams was in favor of annexation of all of Mexico

RWv24i101p2c2, December 17, 1847,
Quote for the Trenton State Gazette that says that Mexico caused the war–comments about how that is not true

RWv24i101p2c1, December 17, 1847, General Taylor
Comments about Taylor for president–why Taylor is worth the nomination; commitment of the paper to neither candidate; why Taylor could not be elected

RWv24i101p3c1, December 17, 1847, Remarks on the President's Message
More comments about the President's remarks about Mexico beginning the war–how the President supports his claims and how they cannot possibly prove true; letters written by those who visited Texas stating that the Nueces is the boundary

RWv24i101p3c3, December 17, 1847, Report of the Secretary of the Treasury
Gives a table of figures; President ordered money to be raised in Mexico to be used to help support the war effort there–will enforce duties; is not known how large a sum can be gathered from these duties–gives reasons for why the duties might raise a lot of money; if money cannot be raised to fund the war a growing debt will occur; favor of establishing a port entry in Oregon

RWv24i102p1c1, December 21, 1847, The Presidency
Comments about Taylor being nominated for the Presidency

RWv24i102, p1c7, December 21, 1847, News from Santa Fe
Several recruiting officers arrived in Santa Fe to recruit 800 to fill up battalions from Illinois and St. Louis; fifteen hundred troops and twelve pieces of artillery were to be despatched against Chihuahua; American troops will met with resistance; Col. Gilpin arrived with his battalion; Col. Price expected to started to Santa Fe by December 1^st; arrival at St. Louis has suffered because of the cold

RWv24i102p2c1, December 21, 1847, News from the Army
Comments about political elections in Mexico; how the Congress feels about the elections; comments about the inaugural adress of President Anaya; Scott has been issued the order to demand payment from the Mexicans for the cost of occupying their country until the Mexicans sue for peace

RWv24i103p2c2, December 21, 1847, Lieutenant Johnson
Appears to be in god health but skinny and therefore conclude that our troops are having a hard time in Mexico

RWv24i102p2c1, December 21, 1847, Gen. Taylor and Mr. Clay
Taylor expresses admiration and friendship for Mr. Clay, but they disagree on Mexico

RWv24i102p2c3, December 21, 1847, Late and Important from Vera Cruz
Santa Anna has issued another pronunciamento against the provisional government and called on the country to organize men and renew the war; reports on the Louisiana battalion of Mounted Men running in with some guerrillas; successful expedition of Capt. Kerr; comments on rumors and conditions of troops

RWv24i102p2c3, December 21, 1847, From the N O Picayune
Indian population in the neighborhood of Huajtla has risen upon the troops; comments about the US steamer Gen. Butler; loss of the Barque Dunlap

RWv24i102p2c3, December 21, 1847, Late and Important from Mexico
Santa Anna in charge of 18,000 men and threatening to overthrown the Congress; Gen. Worth sent to Queretaro to protect the Congress; Gen. Anaya elected President of Mexico, comments on who he kept in his cabinet; arrest of Gen. Worth, Gen. Pillow and Lieut. Col. Duncan by Gen. Scott–letters written by the men fell into the hands of Gen. Scott; a letter from Mexico about the political activities there– Santa Ana's complaining; reports of guerrilla activity

RWv24i102p2c4, December 21, 1847, General Orders No. 357
Train will leave for Vera Cruz; no officers can leave unless given permission, wound and sick who can travel can go home; honorable discharges can leave on the first train as well; 1^st Regiment of US Artillery will go to Vera Cruz to escort the wagon train and upon its arrival this regiment will relieve 1^st Infantry at the garrison

RWv24i102p2c4, December 21, 1847, General Orders No. 358
Orders that the army will raise money in Mexico to support the war until Mexico sues for peace; army will not pay rent, if rent is charged the army will just take buildings to house their men in; martial law order

RWv24i102p2c4, December 21, 1847, Yet Later
The Maria Burt has driven ashore north of Vera Cruz; two teamsters were executed in Jalapa for the murder of a young Mexican; Gen. Pena y Barragan has been appointed military commander of the State of Vera Cruz; trains left under the command of Gen. Butler; members of Congress unhappy with the election of the president in Mexico gave up their seats; pronunciamento has been made by Santa Ana; Santa Ana leaving for Queretaro–expecting to hear news of the overthrow of the government; comments about guerrillas again

RWv24i102p2c5, December 21, 1847, Inaugural Address of President Anaya
Comments about the government and how it should work

RWv24i102p2c5, December 21, 1847, Arrival of the Gen. Butler
Vessel arrived last night; list of officers on board; congratulations to Capt. Wright for getting the ship into port safely

RWv24i103p1c1, December 24, 1847, Views of Albert Gallatin
Printed in the paper are views of Albert Gallatin on the Mexican war; cannot fit all so they will be concluded tomorrow

RWv24i103p1c2, December 24, 1847, From California
Malek Adhet captured by the US was sold at auction; San Francisco intolerably warm; people of San Francisco elected a town Council–list of who was elected; passing of ordinance–desertion of seamen, enticing sailors from ships or aiding in their desertion, gets a labor penalty; emigration to California will not exceed ninety wagons this year; mountain snow might be difficult to pass; emigration to Oregon is still going

RWv24i103p1c2, December 24, 1847, The Army of Occupation
Taylor gives up command because he received a leave of absence; Wool is now in charge

RWv24i103p1c1, December 24,1847: Gen. Taylor at Home
Gen. Taylor arrived home late on the 5^th; description of how he was greeted

RWv24i103p1c4, December 24, 1847, From Santa Fe
Infamous and horrid massacre of Indians by American soldiers; description of the event

RWv103p1c5, December 24,1847: The Presidency
More comments about Taylor and the nomination for president; what Taylor's political affiliation is

RWv24i103p1c5, December 24, 1847:
Democratic war meeting was said to have been a disaster; held in Philadelphia on Saturday

RWv24i103p1c6, December 24, 1847, Capt. Alexander S. Hooe
Died from burns; fought at Palo Alto where he lost an arm

RWv24i103p1c6, December 24, 1847, Gen. Taylor Conquered
Comments about Taylor and his interactions around women–proves to be timid

RWv24i103p2c1, December 24, 1847, Peace with Mexico
Comments about conquering the Mexicans–what that would mean for them and for Americans; Americans have a false hope about conquering the Mexicans; comments about the Texas border will be the biggest problem for peace; what should be done to get peace

RWv24i103p2c2, December 24, 1847, From the Rio Grande
Report of a fight between American troops and the Camanches

RWv24i103p2c2, December 24, 1847, From Havana
All the papers give much attention to the Mexican war; congress has assembled at Queretaro, Anaya voted President; train expected in Puebla which is said to be escorting troops; all in favor of the continuation of hostilities save those of Puebla and Mexico; list of the ministers in the new administration

RWv24i103p2c3, December 24, 1847, Whig Legislative Meeting
Adopted that the Whig General Assembly finds Taylor an acceptable candidate for president

RWv24i103p2c3, December 24, 1847, Debate in the Senate
Debate between Mr. Clahoun and other senators about the conquest of Mexico, and the annexation of territory – very detailed, is a dialogue between the men

RWv24i103p4c1, December 24, 1847, Peace with Mexico (this section goes before the section on page 2)
The opinion of Albert Gallatin about what is required for a peace with Mexico; problems with the US stance on the situation–such as the border of Texas; history of what has already taken place dealing with negotiations and the war in general; what the US should be doing

RWv24i104p1c1, December 28, 1847, Lt. Col. John Garland
He is in Richmond with his family; fought in the Mexican war

RWv24i104p1c4, December 28, 1847, The Meeting in New York on the War
Report on the meeting held about the war on Monday night – what was discussed, what happened, summary of Mr. Seldon's speech; also the complete speech given by T M Bleakely

RWv24i104p1c4, December 28, 1847, From the N. O. Picayune
Order of Col. Gates that state that ship stationed at Altamira use their best efforts to protect all traders, regardless of their nationality; escort ships–those both coming and going

RWv24i104p2c2, December 28, 1847, The Mexican War
Comments on Mr. Botts resolution presented to the representatives of Congress – gives a list of the resolutions included in Mr. Botts resolution; there was also a resolution submitted by Mr. Toombs of Georgia – lists the one resolution; comments about Mr. Gaines vote in the Senate and opinion about the war

RWv24i104p2c1, December 28, 1847, Whig State Convention
More comments about the debate between Clay and Taylor for the presidential nomination; comments about Taylor's political affiliation, character, ability etc.

RWv24i104p2c2, December 28, 1847, News from Mexico
Comment that most of the paper consists of war news

RWv24i104p2c2, December 28, 1847,
Fremont trial still in progress; nothing on the recent testimony

RWv24i104p2c2, December 28,1847
A gold mounted sword has been orderd for Gen. Wool by the Common Council and citizens of Troy NY

RWv24i104p2c3, December 28, 1847, Mazatlan and Guaymas
Report that the ports of Mazatlan and Guaymas are in the possession of the American naval forces; occupation of every other considerable port of the Pacific will follow; several US naval ships have entered the pot of Guaymas demanding surrender of the city, the place surrendered to the naval forces under Lavallett

RWv24i104p2c3, December 28, 1847,
Letters from Mexico announce the death of Col. Robert M. Echolos of Georgia; he was in charge of the 13^th Regiment US infantry

RWv24i104p2c4, December 28, 1847, Arrival of the steamer Maria Burt
Report of the arrests of Worth, Pillow and Duncan; Twiggs was to have come down by train from Mexico but because of the arrest of Worth was detained; occupation of our naval forces in Mazatlan and Guaymas; correspondent alludes to a protest by the English Government against forced loans from English resident in Mexico

RWv24i104p2c4, December 28, 1847, Special Correspondence of the Picayune
Report on the revolt Chiapas; newspaper called the Yankee Doodle appeared yesterday; all in favor of peace but the Governor of San Luis; Anaya has no line of policy; Gen. Busramente has been nominated by the Supreme Government general–in–chief of the army of reserve, and commandant general of the state; announcement of Santa Anna making himself head of an armed force to prevent negotiations of peace with the Americans; general orders given by Scott; other information about the conduct of American soldiers

RWv24i104p2c5, December 28, 1847, The Difficulty in the Army
Difficulty of prominent officers appears to have been quiet a problem; orders by Scott about the conduct – letters bad–mouthing the army are forbidden; false credit for achievements not honorable; Duncan replied with a letter stating he wrote the letter which has been described as scandalous and he calls for justice for Gen. Worth; after the publication of that letter Duncan was arrested and then Pillow the next day; Gen. Pillow might not have been arrested for the letter writing

RWv24i104p2c5, December 28, 1847, From Gen. Patterson's Train
Weather report; Col. Wynkoop left town to find the head of the guerrilla forces; he returned with a group of men; Col. Rebolledo confesses that he was taken prisoner at Vera Cruz but then released, he was at Cerro Gordo but was taken prisoner there, the Capt did not go further than Jalapa because that was where his family was; Lieut. Ambrosia Alcaldo said he belonged to the 11^th Mexican Infantry and was taken prisoner at Vera Cruz; Wynkoop's scouting party learned that 800 troops were on their way from Orizabab to attack the train at Passo la Bejia

RWv24i104p2c56, December 28, 1847, From the Pacific
Mr. F War bearer of despatches from Col. Mason passed through the city yesterday; the Columbus was to sail home and she may be expected in a month; at Panama Mr. war found Col. Barton with his family

RWv24i104p2c7, December 28, 1847, Generals Sheilds and Quitman
They passed through the city on the way to Washington; in a hurry and could not stay; they are going to return quickly so that the citizens can gives honors to them

RWv24i104p3c1, December 28, 1847,
War offices have received trophies of war; two beautiful brass wall pieces sent by Scott; black flag of the guerrillas

RWv24i104p1c4, December 28, 1847, Report of the Secretary of the Navy
Number in navy will be reduced at end of the war; report that commerce is not begin disrupted; Ohio has orders to remain at the Rio until the 15^th of November; men under Com. Stockton have entered Cuidad de los Angeles–comments about California; squadron in the Gulf has captured a number of ships; have been collecting duties since the taking of Vera Cruz; strengthening of the army through transportation; comments about mail service between Ohio and the Atlantic states

RWv24i105p1c1, December 31, 1847, Albert Gallatin
His recent essay about Mexico has brought him again prominently before the people

RWv24i105p1c2, December 31, 1847, Gen. Taylor in Georgia
Whigs in Georgia decided to hold a State Convention to determine their presidential candidate; meeting held by friends of Taylor

RWv24i105p1c2, December 31, 1847, Still Later from the South
Arrival of the British Steamer Teviot below New Orleans; Gen. Patterson and his large train in the City of Mexico; rumors of peace

RWv24i105p1c2, December 31, 1847, The Legislative Reception
Col. John Garland, Lieut. Johnson of Chesterfield and Lieut. Worcestor of Massachusetts were welcomed by the House of Delegates; address given by Mr. Floyd; all men had served in the Mexican War

RWv24i105p1c3, December 31, 1847, Difficulty in Texas
German settlers in Fayette county have divided into opposing faction, have armed and are preparing for combat; conflict broke out a few weeks ago and many have been killed and wounded all ready

RWv24i105p1c5, December 31, 1847, Letters from the City of Mexico
Report of a successful revolution in Oajaca;distrubances in Guanajuato continue; Gen. Ampudia arrived at San Luis Potosi; Gen. Urrea is in Tula de Tamulipas; Gen. Scott visited the archbishop; Paredes is looked upon with strong suspicion by the Mexican people; Cap. Sanderson discovered the whole apparatus and machinery which has been used in casting cannon near Molino del Rey; a greaser was whipped in the plaza; 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Infantry paraded in the principal plazsa; three propositions have been passed to the first reading in Congress; Senor Anaya has nominted don Manuel Pena y Pena for Minister of Relations; wagon–master and teamster hung in plaza; Gen. Patterson has been implored by the population of the town to pardon a condemned man; El Monitor Republicano published the details of the bombardment and capture of Guaymas–details on the capture; on 22^nd of February the last sacraments of the Catholic church were given to Gen. Herrera at Queretaro; conflict between Texan Rangers and a band of Camanches–details; Col. Gates has issued an order to the troops at Atamara to protect and escort any considerable number of traders; Governor of Tampaulpias has denounced Urrea; some of the dragoon companies have flanked out in the direction of Victoria; weather update.

July 1847

July 2, 1847, RW47v24n53p2c2 Army of the General Taylor

[From the N.O. Picayune, June 24]

From the Army of the General Taylor.

The fashion touched at Brazos Santiago on the 20^th inst., on her voyage from Vera Cruz, and brought over thence the following gentlemen: Col. J P Taylor, of the Sub. Assistance Department; Capt. Chase, Adjutant Caldwell, 2d Kentucky Regiment; and Lieuts. Wooster, Montgomery, Allen and Mizner, of the army. The Fashion also brought over about forty discharged soldiers.

From the Flag of the 19^th inst. We learn that Capt. Eaton relieves Col. Taylor in the charge of the Subsistence Department, and will make his head–quarters at Brazos Island. Major Colquhoun acts as subsistence agent at Matamoros. The Flag makes grateful mention of Col. Taylor’s services while stationed there.

Major Ben McCulloch has arrived at the Brazos with 150 horses for the service. Fifty of them, says the Flag, will be reserved for his own spy company, and the rest probably used in mounting Col. Butler’s dragoons. The Flag suggests that Col. B. should range the country between Matamoros and Victoria.

Capt. W. R. Andrews, of the 10^th Infantry, has been ordered North on account of sickness, resulting from injuries received in the wreck of the Mobile on Orange Keys.

Two robberies are mentioned in the Flag as occurring within limits of the city.

The same paper also mentions the death of John Comegys, a man well known here as a printer and reporter. He was accidentally shot on board the steamer Whiteville, just below Reynoss, on the 16^th inst., under the following circumstances:

Mr. Comegys, while resting upon a cot on the boat, amused himself playing with a Mexican boy about ten years of age. The boy, in a sporting mood, picked up an old horseman’s pistol that had been throwing about the boat, and which no one even dreamed was loaded, pointed it at Mr. C. and pulled the trigger. A ball issued from the muzzle and penetrated one of his temples, killing him instantly. He was buried at Reynosa. Mr. Comegys was a native of Pennsylvania, a printer by profession, and had worked in this office. He was for some time a clerk in the Quartermaster’s Department, and at the time of his decease officiated in that capacity on the Whiteville. His fate will be lamented by all who knew him, and furnishes another impressive lesson to show with what exceeding care fire–arms should be handled.
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July 2, 1847, RW47v24n53p2c2 Correspondent at Monterrey

We give below a letter from our correspondent now at Monterrey, thought it is not late as accounts received here several days since.

[Special Correspondence of the Picayune] Column B

Monterrey, Mexico, June 6, 1847

Once again I am enabled to resume my pen, which a severe relapse of fever under which I suffered so severely at Saltillo has prevented me from using for several days. I have had a tough time of it, but thank Fortune, am now on “the improvement Committee,” and hope soon regain my strength. At present no scales save an apothecary’s would weigh a sufficiently small quantity to make a correct estimate of my weight. I wrote you a letter on the 30^th ult. And the 1^st inst., but you will probably get this letter as soon. Since the 1^st inst., until to–day I have been confined to my bed.

The Illinois volunteers and Capt. Pike’s quadroon of Arkansas cavalry have been here several days, but leave tomorrow for Camargo and home.

Since I left Saltillo has reached us of quite a successful scout of Lieut. Tobin, with a party of McCulloch’s Rangers, which I presume Col. BELKNAP WILL HAVE NO OBJECTION IN MENTIONING. When a long distance from Buena Vista (near what place I have been unable to learn) he discovered a party of ten or a dozen of armed persons, and gave chase. It proved to be a Mexican express rider form General Sanchez at Patos to the Governor of San Luis, with an escort, mostly deserters from our army. The bearer of dispatches and his horse and papers were captured, but the men escaped. The contents of the dispatches conveyed the information that there were very few American troops in the neighborhood of Saltillo, at that city, or along the line; people smarting under injuries and wrongs and, anxious to fight to the last for their country, but prevented from want of means from resenting their injuries, and recommending that troops be dispatched with all possible speed to re take Saltillo, an easy task! This information I derive from, I am induced to believe, an authentic source, and the above is the purport of the despatch. They would hardly come with any very large force, except perhaps cavalry, and they are of no account. They can scarcely have any artillery now to spare, and I am little afraid that Gen. Sanchez, if he it was who sent the despatch, would not realize his expectation of its being such “an easy task.” There is “a pretty smart chance” of artillery in that neighborhood.”

The horse which Mexican despatch bearer rode, singular to say, was one stolen from Lt. Sturgis some months since. Gen. Wool, I am told despatched some of the rangers and a company of dragoons after the residue of the party as soon as Capt. Tobin reported. If they are taken and are deserters they will have hard time of it.

I have alluded in my previous letter to the murders committed at Saltillo by Mexicans upon Americans. THEY KILLED ONE TOO MANY. On the 31^st ult, a member of the Arkansas cavalry, while leading his horse in a grove near the Alameda, used as a race track, was accosted by two Mexicans, who extended their hands to him in a friendly manner; but, instead of the grasp of friendship, the assassin’s knife was plunged into his heart, and he was cast into a ditch, while his horse was made away with. Some of the companion of the deceased, who came to join him on the track soon after, discover traces of blood, and on pursuing them, found the wounded man breathing his last, with just life enough to tell them the cause of his situation. Not far from the place, two Mexicans were shortly afterwards discovered, whose conduct was suspicious and they were captured. It was afterwards deemed inadvisable to permit them to be regularly tried; a party of men demanded them; and they were taken out and shot. In the sleeve of one was found a bloody knife corresponding with the size of the wound. This was not enough! I regret to state that many Mexicans were killed that day –some say seventeen, and some say more. Comment is unnecessary.

We have had no more news of Urrea, and heard nothing of any guerrilla parties as yet. The 2d battalion of Virginia volunteers garrison this place, but will move on as soon as they can be relieved. There is still a good deal of sickness here, but of a mild character, and but few deaths. –For the last few days, we have had several showers during the day, and I imagine it is brewing up for the rainy season. You will probably have and opportunity of seeing the portrait of Gen. Taylor by Mr. Atwood in New Orleans– Mr. R G Brown, a portrait painter from Virginia, has also come out to take portraits of the General and the members of his staff.

It seems there is still a bare possibility of our going to San Luis at a more advance period than contemplated by Gen. Taylor at first, but all depends on whether troops can be had.

The despatches brought from Washington by Mr. Bradish, who left your city on the 21^st ult., were of no importance, and their date was no so late by several days as Washington paper received by mail. I believe I have given you all the items of news that have reached me, farewell for the present. J. E. D.
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July 2, 1847, RW47v24n53p2c3 Letter from General Taylor.

The following letter from General Taylor is published in the Cincinnati Signal, to the editor of which paper it purports to be addressed. We imagine it was not designed by the writer for the public eye; but the editor of the Signal professes to think that the circumstances under which he received it warrant its publication. He says he felt it to be his duty, when the first demonstrations were made in favor of Gen. Taylor for the Presidency, to dwell upon the subject at considerable length. “We were desirous (he continues) that some of the suggestions contained in our article should meet the eye of the General Taylor, and therefore enclosed it to his address, with a few words of reference to our position as a journalist. In reply to the communication we have received the admirable and significant letter, which we take pleasure in laying before our readers.”

We published this letter, without, for the present, any comment:

Headquarters Army of Occupation

Camp near Monterrey, May 18, 1847.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, with the enclosure of your editorial, extracted from the “Signal” of the 13^th April.

At this time, my public duties command so fully my attention, that it is impossible to answer your letter in the terms demanded by its courtesy, and the importance of the sentiments to which it alludes; neither, indeed, have I the time, should I feel myself at liberty, to enter into the few and most general subjects of public policy suggested by the article in question. My own personal views were better withheld till the end of the war, when my usefulness as a military chief, serving in the field against the common enemy, shall no longer be compromised by their expression or discussion in any manner.

From many sources I have been addressed on the subject of the Presidency, and I do violence neither to myself nor to my positions as an officer of the army, by acknowledging to you, as I have done to all who have alluded to the use of my name in this exalted connexion, that my services are ever at the will and call of my country, and that I am not prepared to say that I shall refuse if the country calls me to the Presidential office, but that I can and shall yield to no call that does not come from the spontaneous action and free will of the nation at large, and void of the slightest agency of my own.

For the high honor and responsibilities of such an office, I take this occasion to say, that I have no the slightest aspiration; a much more tranquil and satisfactory life, after the termination of my present duties, awaits me, I trust, in the society of my family and particular friends and in the occupation most congenial to my wishes. In no case can I permit myself to be the candidate of any party, or yield myself to party schemes.

With the remarks, I trust you will pardon me for thus briefly replying to you, which I do with a high opinion and approval of the sentiments and views embraced in your editorial.

With many wises for your prosperity in life, and great usefulness in the sphere in which your talents and exertions are embarked, I beg to acknowledge myself most truly and respectfully your obedient servant, Z. TAYLOR. Major General U.S. Army.

Jas. W. Taylor, Esq. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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July 2, 1847, RW47v24n53p2c3 One day later.

The New Orleans paper of the 24^th ult. Announce the arrival of the steamship Fashion, with one day’s later advices from Vera Cruz. The Picayune says, it has no letters from Gen. Scott’s army by this arrival or from the city of Vera Cruz, nor can it learn that there had been any later arrival in that city from the army above. The most contradictory rumors are said to prevail in Vera Cruz in regard to Gen. Scott’s movements, but the Picayune, having no faith in them, forbears to give them circulation. There is no confirmation of the truth of the report brought by the preceding arrival that Gen. Scott had marched from Puebla to the Rio Frio, or that the Mexicans had made overtures to Gen. Scott for peace, though such a rumor was prevalent in Vera Cruz. The Bulletin and Picayune both express the opinion that the story is without foundation.
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July 2, 1847, RW47v24n53p2c4 General Taylor Superceded

From the N.O. National, June 24.

General Taylor Superceded! –We have what we conceive to be undoubted authority for stating, that Gen. Taylor has been superceded in his command. An express passed through Matamoros some weeks since, with the credit of bearing such news to Gen. Taylor; in due course of time the rumor comes from Monterey that such is the fact, and that Gen. Taylor is hereafter, as s SUBORDINATED, to report to Gen. Scott, thro’ him to the War Department at Washington. This last act of an unhappy Administration will seal its fate with

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