When was it published?

August 7, 1853 in The Weekly Comet

Domestic News August 7, 1853

The Weekly Comet

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pacific Railroad, Mesilla Valley, Gila Valley, Central Route, Fremont Route, Col Benton, House Of Representatives

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

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What is this article about?

Washington correspondent reports that the US will acquire the Mesilla Valley and a Gila Valley right-of-way for the Pacific Railroad, by purchase or otherwise. Col. Benton prepares to advocate for the Central or Fremont route in the House, while his St. Louis organ argues that Mesilla claims aim to favor a Southern route.

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The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot says: It is, I believe, a fixed fact that we are to have the Mesilla valley and a right of way for the Pacific railroad through the valley of the Gila by purchases, if the Mexican Government will sell, but to have them anyhow. Col. Benton is stoutly preparing himself to take and maintain a bold stand in the next House of Representatives in favor of the Central or Fremont route for the Pacific Railroad. His St. Louis organ, the Missouri Democrat, is contending that the object of those who declare the right of the United States to Mesilla valley to be valid, is to defeat the Central or Fremont route and to secure a Southern route for the Pacific Railroad.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Pacific Railroad Mesilla Valley Gila Valley Central Route Fremont Route Col Benton House Of Representatives

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Benton Fremont

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

Col. Benton Fremont

Event Details

The US plans to acquire the Mesilla Valley and a right-of-way through the Gila Valley for the Pacific Railroad, by purchase from Mexico if possible, otherwise by other means. Col. Benton is preparing to advocate strongly for the Central or Fremont route in the next House of Representatives. The Missouri Democrat argues that claims to the Mesilla Valley are intended to defeat the Central route and promote a Southern one.