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March 15, 1848
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
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The U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Peace and Cession with Mexico by a 38-15 vote, but details remain secret pending Mexican approval and assent to amendments. Reported March 11.
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THE TREATY RATIFIED.
The Treaty of Peace and Cession concluded between the Commissioners of the United States and Mexico, which has been for two weeks under debate in the Senate, was last evening ratified by a vote, it is understood, of 38 yeas to 15 nays—two-thirds of the Senate being the number required to carry it.
Though the Treaty is thus ratified, the injunction of secrecy has not been removed, either from the Treaty or the proceedings under it, because being incomplete until it has the sanction also of the Government of Mexico, the usage of Nations requires that the particulars of the Treaty should not be divulged. But no one doubts that the main features of the Treaty are substantially such as we have heretofore stated.
It is quite necessary, however, to be borne in mind, that not only is this ratification by Mexico wanting to give effect to the Treaty, but amendments have been made to it (not affecting either the Peace, the Cession of Territory, or the Consideration to be paid for it) which require the assent of Mexico before the Treaty can become binding upon the United States or upon her.—Nat. Int., March 11.
The Treaty of Peace and Cession concluded between the Commissioners of the United States and Mexico, which has been for two weeks under debate in the Senate, was last evening ratified by a vote, it is understood, of 38 yeas to 15 nays—two-thirds of the Senate being the number required to carry it.
Though the Treaty is thus ratified, the injunction of secrecy has not been removed, either from the Treaty or the proceedings under it, because being incomplete until it has the sanction also of the Government of Mexico, the usage of Nations requires that the particulars of the Treaty should not be divulged. But no one doubts that the main features of the Treaty are substantially such as we have heretofore stated.
It is quite necessary, however, to be borne in mind, that not only is this ratification by Mexico wanting to give effect to the Treaty, but amendments have been made to it (not affecting either the Peace, the Cession of Territory, or the Consideration to be paid for it) which require the assent of Mexico before the Treaty can become binding upon the United States or upon her.—Nat. Int., March 11.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Treaty Ratification
Us Mexico Treaty
Senate Vote
Peace Cession
Mexican Approval
Where did it happen?
United States Senate
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Location
United States Senate
Event Date
Last Evening Before March 11
Story Details
The U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Peace and Cession with Mexico after two weeks of debate, by a vote of 38-15. Secrecy persists until Mexican ratification and assent to amendments, which do not affect core terms.