The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-18
He further saws 4:

He further says:
The claim of United States to the boundary OF tho
Rio Bravo was as clear their right to the island Of New
And again
Our title Texas is established beyond the power of
iurther Controversy"
MIR Clay, in his Raleigh letter, written in 1874, said
The United States acquired a title TO Texas extending
lana" ~ 'e' " ''o N''S " LUIS
This statement of Mr. Clay is fully confirmed by the
and indeed all the distinguished of that period
,;,n VIII nPWi Mt chairman, introduce very important
distinguished whg senator from MARYLAND The follow
ing are extracts from his speech delivered 10th and nth
January, 1913, in the United States Senate:
From the commencement the revolution in 1874 IN
the INDEPENDENCE declared by Texas in issmom nd hS,
period to the admission Of Texas in ls5 lsa5 up
either military civil, Mexican officer military or civil
hs and e o h s lying
by other title than that which she maintained TO he
Before that march, 1.-THE march of General Taylor the
Rio Grande,l the Mexican government collecting
Nneces and the Rio Gande, and eoncedng the United
bu. of dispung with the United States the tile to
whole of The country between the Rio Grande and the
her original and paramount title"
Subject to this test, who doubt that Texas had the
ability TO maintain her title any part the territory
the facts give the After her declaration of indie
pendence and after she had by force the Mexican
wards returned but twice. and were each lime driven
back and from the period OF the last ncurson IS3
Mexico exercised jurisdiction that part
which our llien. Tayorsl troops We're marched Texas
Texas had apparently the power, and certainly the will
drive her from whenever she invaded it. If these
for their ruhwhat doubt is there that part
eoaf Mur limits she Eth has 81 Perfect ,ta ts
suits The war IS JUST because she commenced it. IT
sisr by Her Act aad SO help me God ha
would have voted for the act lot against Mexco
Of the 18Th OF May, 1886"
This language of Mr. JOHNSON shows that he had
broken loose from the shackes of party The act Of
May 49, 1896 (Which he says he would have voted
Tor if he had not entertained the sentiments above
'the commenced by the act of Mexico" Against
this ACT containing this declaration, its final passage
there were cast only sixteen votes, all of whom were
whigs--foureen IN the House, and two in the Senate
Mr.. Chairman, might adduce many more authorities
in support of my position, but time will not permit In
the remarks which | have made, have endeavored,
without the least attempt at oatorica display to contrib
ute my mite to the OF truth and to the support OF
the measures Of the democratic party for with the as
tendency OF that party believe identified the best In
erests of the country trust have conclusiveypoved
that the democratic party is in responsible for
the origin OF the late war with Mexico, except in SO lar
as responsibility may arise from the mad natuaton OF
Mexico in resisting the consummalon by the democracy
OF the great measure of annexation Ii have succeeded
in showing that Texas extended to the Rio Grande. by
the testimony OF Mexicans, Texans, democrats wings,
and Impartial geogaphers who had nothing in prospect
i've to sway or influence their opnions-ani there are
still doubtersthe people will perhaps, come to the con-
cluslon 80 well expressed in Hudibrastc Phrase
"Convince u agains, his will,
He's OF the same opinion STILL
have no fears, Mr. Chairman, of the result of the APP
proachlng presidential canvass await with perfect
confidence the verdict of the nation believe the people
will proclaim in their majesty, and in tones of thunder
Maryland: Hon REvERDY JoHNsoN:] 1.-The is just
because Mexico commenced it. 1t did exist by her act
believe they will vindicate the honor of their country
the justice of her cause the untarnshed lusre of her
and will thus gladden. the hearts of those brave and
gallant spirits who went forth to uphold their country's
flag in her contest with cruel and yndictive foe.
With the names OF our sandard-bearers selected at
Baltimore the democracy of the Union will go forth con-
quering and to conquer Their pure and elevated char
acters their chivaoas bearing and the noble and
convention, will be tower of strength throughout
the whole land These resolutions were adopted with
entire unanmity Not one voice from the north or the
south, the east or the west lifted up against them
On the democratic banner, in addition to the loved
OF Cass and Butler, may be seen, in letters Of living
of country; equal rights to ALL exclusive privileges to
none strict construction of the constitution
brethren in Europe their attempts break the shackles
of despotism; no corrupt alliance of government with
banks, State or national the Union as 1t ISL "no abo
ltionism incipen steps therefor; and mutilaon
of the provisions of our glorious constitution!
say to the democracy, "In hoe Sgno vincesr'
Now, MIR. Chairman, in favor OF what measures will
predict with confidence that their convention which
meets the day after Tomorrow will not any! Their
banner, If floats in the breeze will apparently be
blank with the exception of the names of their men; but
upon close examination, may be found concealed amidst
it's folds this The prnciplesfve oaves
and two fshes This will appear more and more dis
tinctly every day until the 18th of November next when
the people, indignant the appehended betrayal of their
interests will consgn the standard bearers of whgery
to privacy and retirement, account of their being
found according to the fable of XEsop,' q believe)"n
bad company" and her "seven principles" to eternal
oblivion
*FABLE.-Hasy and inconsiderate connexions gene
mans good III fortune depends upon the choice he makes Of
his friends.
goodnaured spaniel overlook surly mastif as he
travelling upon the high road Tray, although entire
stranger Tiger very cvilly accosted him; and if it
him company his way. Tiger, who happened not 10 be
altogether in growing mood as usual, accepted the
PROPOSAL and they very amicaby pursued their journey
the midst of their conversation they arrived
at the next village, where Tiger began to display his
Qnant disposition, by unprovoked attack upon every
dog he met The villagers Immediately sailed forth, with
great Indignation their favoes, and
falling upon friends without distinction mercy,
poor Tray cruelty treated, for other but
his being found :" in bad company"
steam Marble Works, Ridge Road, above Spring Gar
den Street. Philadelphia.
THIS extensive establishment on an improved
Il nd nv the al of steam mann