29 Mar 1847
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1847
Page
1
A contentious speech laments U S policy toward Texas and Mexico, arguing Texas and its independence, criticizing the Mexican government, and defending U S claims to border territory. It references President Polk, Sidell, Taylor, and the Rio Grande in a period press framing.
Extensive remarks critique US expansion into Texas and annexation by treaty. The speaker argues against aggression toward Mexico, warns of war costs, defends prior boundary claims along the Nueces and Rio Grande, and urges peace without conquest. He references President Polk, Congress, and international examples to emphasize justice and constitutional limits.
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