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Editorial
July 16, 1847
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Sarcastic editorial criticizes New Hampshire Locofocos' resolution sympathizing with Mexican soldiers killed in the Mexican-American War, labeling it treasonous and mocking potential support from President Polk while defending Whigs.
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"Treason has done its worst" at last! The locofocos of New Hampshire have passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That we tender our sympathy to the friends and relatives of the brave men who, since the commencement of the war, have fallen in defence of their country.
If Mr. Polk does not say "a plague upon such backing," we are mistaken. We hope to hear no more about the Mexican sympathies of the Whigs after this. Will the Governor of New Hampshire transmit a copy of this resolution to Santa Anna, to be communicated by him to the Mexican army?—Lowell Courier.
Resolved, That we tender our sympathy to the friends and relatives of the brave men who, since the commencement of the war, have fallen in defence of their country.
If Mr. Polk does not say "a plague upon such backing," we are mistaken. We hope to hear no more about the Mexican sympathies of the Whigs after this. Will the Governor of New Hampshire transmit a copy of this resolution to Santa Anna, to be communicated by him to the Mexican army?—Lowell Courier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Locofocos
New Hampshire
Mexican War
Treason
Polk
Whigs
Santa Anna
What entities or persons were involved?
Locofocos Of New Hampshire
Mr. Polk
Whigs
Governor Of New Hampshire
Santa Anna
Mexican Army
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Locofoco Sympathy For Mexican War Dead
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Condemnation As Treasonous
Key Figures
Locofocos Of New Hampshire
Mr. Polk
Whigs
Governor Of New Hampshire
Santa Anna
Mexican Army
Key Arguments
Locofoco Resolution Sympathizing With Mexican Dead Is Treasonous
Polk Should Reject Such Democratic Support
Whigs Not Sympathetic To Mexico
Sarcastic Proposal To Send Resolution To Santa Anna