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Editorial
September 4, 1847
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes President Polk for secretly sending millions in specie to Mexico to buy supplies from enemies, enabling war continuation, questions Vermonters' support via votes that increase debt and taxes for partisan reasons.
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Full Text
"More Aid and Comfort."
TWO MILLIONS OF SPECIE were taken a few days since at New York to carry off to Mexico and to pay out to our enemies for beef, bread, &c. It was carried off at midnight that the people might not be acquainted with the amount of 'aid and comfort' Mr Polk is affording the Mexicans, and by which they are enabled to continue the war. About five hundred thousand dollars in specie, it is estimated, is expended in Mexico weekly in this manner.
Why should Vermonters vote to continue this course of proceeding? Why should they thus vote the nation into deeper debt and tax themselves to pay it? What but mere party calls upon them to do so.
TWO MILLIONS OF SPECIE were taken a few days since at New York to carry off to Mexico and to pay out to our enemies for beef, bread, &c. It was carried off at midnight that the people might not be acquainted with the amount of 'aid and comfort' Mr Polk is affording the Mexicans, and by which they are enabled to continue the war. About five hundred thousand dollars in specie, it is estimated, is expended in Mexico weekly in this manner.
Why should Vermonters vote to continue this course of proceeding? Why should they thus vote the nation into deeper debt and tax themselves to pay it? What but mere party calls upon them to do so.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Aid To Mexico
Polk Policy
Mexican War
Vermont Vote
National Debt
Specie Export
Enemy Supplies
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Polk
Vermonters
Mexicans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Aid To Mexico During War
Stance / Tone
Strongly Opposed To Polk's Policy
Key Figures
Mr Polk
Vermonters
Mexicans
Key Arguments
Two Millions Of Specie Taken To Mexico To Pay Enemies For Supplies
Carried Off At Midnight To Hide The Aid
Enables Mexicans To Continue The War
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars Expended Weekly In Mexico
Questions Why Vermonters Vote To Continue This
Leads To Deeper National Debt And Taxes
Only Party Motives Justify Supporting It