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Story August 31, 1847

The Somerset Herald And Farmers' And Mechanics' Register

Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

Major Gaines, recently elected to Congress from Kentucky's Covington District, is a prisoner of war in Mexico. Commentary questions if President Polk will aid his release like he did Santa Anna's entry, doubting due to Gaines' Whig ties.

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Maj. Gaines, who was lately elected to Congress, from the Covington District, Ky., in place of a Locooco, is at this time a prisoner of war in Mexico, the question suggests itself to the Columbus Journal, whether Mr. Polk will put forth the same amount of effort to afford him a Pass out of Mexico, that he did to pass Santa Anna into that country? No doubt Santa Anna would be willing to reciprocate the friendly office of the President, if called upon; but it is not likely that the request will be granted very soon, as Major Gaines is a "Mexican Whig."

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Prisoner Of War Mexico Congress Election Polk Santa Anna Whig

What entities or persons were involved?

Maj. Gaines Mr. Polk Santa Anna

Where did it happen?

Mexico

Story Details

Key Persons

Maj. Gaines Mr. Polk Santa Anna

Location

Mexico

Story Details

Maj. Gaines, elected to Congress from Covington District, Ky., replacing a Locooco, is now a prisoner in Mexico. Questions arise if Polk will exert effort for his release as for Santa Anna's entry, unlikely due to Gaines being a 'Mexican Whig.'

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