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Editorial
August 19, 1844
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
This editorial defends Whig leader Henry Clay against Democratic (Loco) accusations that Whigs would permit British seizure of Texas from Mexico. It quotes Clay's letter asserting U.S. duty to resist European ambitions on Texas, even by force if necessary.
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THE TEXAS QUESTION.
The chief argument used by the Locos, why Texas should be annexed to the union, "now or never," is that Great Britain wants her; and they covertly insinuate, if they do not openly charge, that Mr. Clay and the Whigs are willing to stand silently by and see Texas wrested from Mexico by England. Whenever this assertion is made, let the Whigs give it a flat contradiction "from the Record." Here is what Mr. Clay says in his admirable Letter on the Annexation project:
"If any European nation entertains any ambitious design upon Texas, such as that of colonizing her, or in any way subjecting her, I should regard it as the imperative duty of the Government of the United States, to oppose such designs by the most firm and determined resistance, to the extent, if necessary, of APPEALING TO ARMS."
The chief argument used by the Locos, why Texas should be annexed to the union, "now or never," is that Great Britain wants her; and they covertly insinuate, if they do not openly charge, that Mr. Clay and the Whigs are willing to stand silently by and see Texas wrested from Mexico by England. Whenever this assertion is made, let the Whigs give it a flat contradiction "from the Record." Here is what Mr. Clay says in his admirable Letter on the Annexation project:
"If any European nation entertains any ambitious design upon Texas, such as that of colonizing her, or in any way subjecting her, I should regard it as the imperative duty of the Government of the United States, to oppose such designs by the most firm and determined resistance, to the extent, if necessary, of APPEALING TO ARMS."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Texas Annexation
Whig Defense
Henry Clay
British Influence
European Designs
Us Resistance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Whigs
Locos
Great Britain
Texas
Mexico
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Whig Stance On Texas Annexation Against British Influence
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Supportive Of Henry Clay's Firm Opposition To European Designs On Texas
Key Figures
Mr. Clay
Whigs
Locos
Great Britain
Texas
Mexico
United States
Key Arguments
Locos Claim Britain Wants Texas And Whigs Would Allow It
Whigs Should Contradict This Using Clay's Record
Clay Views European Colonization Of Texas As A Threat Requiring U.S. Resistance, Potentially By Arms