Letter on Mexico Wilmot Proviso and Cass in the Union era
A critical review of a proslavery letter tied to the Mexican War and Wilmot Proviso. It denounces the author for elegant but unsound reasoning, accuses him of betraying constitutional principles, and portrays Gen. Cass as a northern ally with southern aims. The piece condemns his stance against the Proviso and his apparent pursuit of power over liberty and national integrity.
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Mexico
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Rio Grande
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Lindenwald
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Pacific
Itermedia
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Public sentiment on war condemns it as unconstitutional
A political column notes the Congress approved the war by a narrow vote and argues the war was not constitutionally declared. It laments the Mexican bloodshed and asks who bears responsibility for the catastrophe and ruined families, calling the campaign a marauding expedition rather than true war.
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Arias
Mexico
Auditor Generals Report Criticized For Loose Details
The report argues the Auditor General's expenditures are excessive and inadequately explained. It urges simpler taxation, criticizes vague line items such as stationery and postage, and suspects public plunder influenced by a free press.
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The Ten Regiment Bill in Senate Debate
The Ten Regiment Bill has been taken up in the U S Senate but no definite action. Gen Vess introduced it and spoke to urge a renewed war effort to conquer peace by expanding operations into distant Mexican areas. The plan, supported by Gen Casa, calls for occupying existing positions, taking new strong points, preserving communications, and maintaining a strong force. casualty figures cited include 29,987 total killed since hostilities began, with 11,077 Americans and 19,860 Mexicans.
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Mexico
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Tiia
Congress
Calhoun on War Policy Opposes Mexico Conquest
The Great Southron notes Calhoun's Senate speech defending a defensive line instead of conquest in Mexico. He argues annexation risks subverting free institutions, warns of mixing races, and urges evacuation of central provinces to gain indemnity while avoiding empire. He recalls past opposition to the war and stresses preservation of liberty over glory.
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American Senate
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Lmsy
Senate
Lecture invite and war policy debate in village press note
The Young Men's Association and Rev Mr Wart plan a lecture next Saturday at 7 PM. The piece reviews political debate on the Mexican War, national debt, currency, free trade, and defense policy, citing figures like Geo. Taylor and Mr. Goly. It also thanks a contributor for a Christmas gift and references Whig strength and cautious optimism about peace and territorial aims.
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