The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-07
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MESsAGE.
E,uo,e-citissns Of Ms Semas
f'"'~ ssd II tie House Of Representatives
The annual meeting Of Congress always an interesting
event The Representatives Of me .sso. u - for
~. coarnon rood Aer existence OF near
Of century a. free and independent republic Me prop
lar. NO longer remains DO solved whether man - capable
&c sovernment The of our admirable system
!, conclusive rentaon Of the theories OF those IN o'ner
countries who maintain that y favored lew ore ooL"
c, Subject to no arbitrary hereditary authority, the
rope are the only soveeigns recognised by osr consu
o s s graz Z, we enjoy
Nv our happy condition. annually crowd to our Shores anu
transfer their heart less than their allegiance 10 the
country whose dominion belongs alone to the people,
M country has been so much favored should acknow
dce With deeper reverence tho manifestations OF the Divine
protection An awise Creator directed and guarded us ~
r infant struggle for freedom and has constantly watched
over our surprising progress until we have become one OF
the great nations Of the earth.
Lis in country thus favored, and under government
in which the executive and legislative branches hold their
authority for limited periods, alike from the people, and
whore al are responsible to their respective constituencies
hat is again my duty 70 communists with Congress up
During the past year the most gratifying proofs are
snS anss. 0i There has been no
the government founded, when all the industrial pur-
suits Of people have been more successful or when Ia
Dor all branches of business has received fairer or bet
Ter reward From abundance have been enabled to
perform the pleasing duty Of furnishing food for the
ing millions 81 less favored countries.
In tho enjoyment of the bountes Of Providence at home
such have rarely fallen to the lot of any people, 1t is
GAUGE Of congratulations that Intercourse with all the
Powers Of the earh except Mexico continues to be OF an
Il has ever been our cherished policy cultivate peace
and goodwill with ali nations and this policy has been
No change has taken place in our xs0tops with Mexico
since the adjournment Of the last Congress The war IN
which the United Staes forced to engage with the
-Tak continue
deem Unnecessary, after the full exposition of them
contained my message Of the eleventh Of May, 1885, and
annual at the Of the session OF
Congress December last to reerate the serious
of complaint which we had against Mexico before she
commenced hostities
1t is sufficient the present occasion say, that the
wanon violation of Sghts person property of our
citizens committed by Mexico, her repeated Of bad
fa through long series Of years, and her disregard of
solemn treaties STIMULATING for indemnify injured c
xens not only constituted ample Of part
but OF such aggravated character would have
justified us before the whole world in resortng to this
extreme remedy. With anxious desire to avoid
rupture between the two countries orbore for years to
clear rights by force, and continued to seek
dress for the wrongs had suffered by nmcabe negota
tion in the hope that Mexico might yield pacific
eds and the demands Of justice In this hope dig
appointed Our minister Of peace sent to Mexico in
20 hear the of adjustment which he authorized
propose and finally, under wholly unjushabss pretexts
involved the two counre: war; BY invading the territory
the blood Of our citizens on our own aoil.
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Anouen ns unIeu oas0 Wiz u'c akslevou maso 4;
JenonoS, $500 ~ .o.on u ;; h .o nv mil 10
a s. IJ"J r4 a ;. nd ToPpnrshI .s.. A 80 1N
~ ,;n .hs, Sos.l;,ss had been NV Mex
-; aI, crororn;cs,.d ,het f.t .ccon,nsr;ss5 Nth
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nx: =. Cm.s.. ~ ~, 49, ~ ~ r. &c ,hs H.
r :. NJ 5Hasc ScIs.d ~, Az x. -. ~ S,S ~
'es'sn - 80 49,. ov ~ $3.50 ~. 80 ~ ~, J
" nT 1890 $500 ~; -. S; ss,h g. -, ;, h
.n NY Omss S ~ 1880 t,: 20 Ms " - "a -: 800. -; ~
H c ~ ~ u'S ..p a. =. a "a s s r. $1,000;
aos ~ ss.J I % yn III Nv Coma.s. .h.1
r hi, o NEGATIVE vo,es n The Senate ami bt So,raen
A. IS. Honse Of Rnnreaentatives
ha existenca of the war having thus been declared bv
fonsrese Il became INV duty under the constitution and
he kvs TO conduct and IT, This duty has been
performed ma though at every stage of lie progress have
.,n.nifasrd = vv;ineneaa In terminate IL nv inst pesce
Meric has refused 70 acccde 10 any terms which could be
accepted by the United Gtstes consistently with the
fionsl honor and interest
The rand and brilliant sccesses of our arms and the
.et exent of the enemy territory which sd been
and conquered before the close Of the session Of
xress were fully known that body Since that time, the
war Mas been prosecuted with increased energy and am
entitled TO state with success which commands universal
3dmiraton History prescnts no parallel of many go-
rious victories achieved by any nation within short
period Our army regulars and volunteers have covered
themselves with imperishaba xhonors. Whenever and
wherever our forces have encountered the enemy though
he was in vastly superior numbers and often enrenched in
fortified positions ohs selection and of great strength
he has been defeated Too much praise bestowed
upon our officers and men, regulars and volunteers for
their gaanry discipline indomiable courage and perse
verance all seeking the post Of DANGER and vieing with