26 Mar 1847
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1847
Page
1
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The piece praises Mr Corwin's speech and urges readers to study its revised pamphlet in Washington. It contrasts the idea of expansion with historical cautions from Rome and Poland, noting how empires fail when destiny is pursued, and drew parallels to Napoleonic conquests and democratic campaigns.
A stirring oration condemns conquest and predicts doom for Napoleon and Russia. The speaker blames imperial greed for wars in Europe and the Mexican conflict, insisting strict justice and commerce will prevail. He warns of divine judgment and urges a transcontinental railroad to unite Asia and Europe.
The speaker warns that ongoing war risks deep sectional conflict over slavery in new territories. He urges halting conquest, recalling the Union’s unity, and withdrawing armies to restore peace. He urges a solemn vow to honor peace and brotherhood, ending internal strife and asserting national prosperity.
Public letters reveal Senator Benton offering to resign his Senate seat and demand military and peace powers if appointed Major General. President Polk replies that legal limits prevent designating Benton as chief of the Mexican war army despite high regard. Benton confirms his refusal, citing duty and national considerations.
Thomas H. Benton states he will not accept the terms of the note from Adjutant General Jongs. He thanks the general for courtesies and for the long friendly acquaintance, and confirms the commission is not accepted. The letter closes respectfully.
The Philadelphia United States Gazette argues that Polk and Walker misused the idea that lower duties boost revenue. It notes the President via the Treasury now seeks higher duties to raise income, challenging the administration’s earlier doctrine and accusing it of inconsistent power plays.
Excerpts critique U S policy as a seizure of New Mexico Chihuahua Coahuila and Tamaulipas under a Texas treaty. Col Benton's stance and Polk administration actions are challenged as aiding enemies. Quotations from Scioto Gazette and Niagara Courier discuss a powerful new weapon image and a faded frontier silence metaphor.
The piece cites Mr Webster's late argument before the Supreme Court in Steamer Lexington denouncing England's lack of eminent public law writers. It extols Continental scholars and the U S Supreme Court, noting Story's Conflict of Laws as a world class work and contrasting Westminster Hall with modern public law discussions. It then reports a Missouri Pike County sighting of a massive flock of vultures darkening the horizon, sparking fear of dire events.
A Rainbow style voyage by Messrs Howland and Aspins Swall’s ship arrives after nine teen days at sea, doubling Cape Horn and visiting Valparaiso and Coquimbo before sailing via Cy g and returning home. The article notes the vessel’s dry, buoyant voyage and self announcing departure. It also briefly mentions Ireland’s Society of Friends and a reflection on love within marriage as stronger than imagined.
A fragmentary piece reflects a wounded sentiment on wives awaiting husbands returning from toil and contemplates action against Mexicans and engines. The text blends home life with calls to arms and rough rhetoric about fighting, bullets, and danger.
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