26 Feb 1847
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1847
Page
1
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A Senate debate reveals sharp splits between Senators from Michigan and South Carolina over expansion, with references to past Texas annexation rhetoric and fears about war with Mexico. The speaker discusses conscience votes, party divisions, and the responsibility to the nation amid uncertain times.
A Senate address laments dire economic strain from wartime measures, condemns executive overreach and calls for accountability. It argues the government has become a pawn to monopolists and capitalists, seeks causes of war in Congress journals, and warns of constitutional degradation.
A U S Senate debate centers on constitutional war powers as Speaker laments lack of prior debate on the Mexican War. He warns against unchecked executive command, recalls historic limits, and questions necessity and conduct of the conflict. The speech invokes tyranny, monarchs, and Old Testament references to justify parliamentary scrutiny.
A speaker rails against the Mexican War, comparing Mexican and Anglo Saxon views, recalling San Jacinto, Texas independence, and U S motives while condemning war as a distant echo of history and national pride. He contrasts Mexican patriotism with American expansion and cites shared roots.
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