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Editorial February 20, 1845

Hawk Eye

Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa

What is this article about?

Criticizes Mr. Ritchie of the Richmond Enquirer for insincerely rejoicing over Texas resolutions in the House, claiming benefits to New England's manufactures and shipping, despite prior arguments that annexation aids only the South.

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Mr Ritchie, of the Richmond Enquirer, has fallen suddenly in love with New England interests. In a rejoicing article on the passage of the Texas resolutions in the House, he "rejoices" for the sake of New England whose manufactures and whose shipping will receive a new impulse from the markets of Texas. This overflowing of brotherly love for the North, elbows too much abuse for the same section to make an impression of sincerity. If it was not foreseen by this very print that annexation would give everything to the South without conferring the smallest benefit upon the Free States, we should have a bugle blast of warning from the old seneschal that would wake the echoes of the Alleghany mountains.

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics Imperialism Economic Policy

What keywords are associated?

Texas Annexation Richmond Enquirer Mr Ritchie New England Interests Sectional Benefits Partisan Insincerity

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr Ritchie Richmond Enquirer New England Texas South Free States House

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Critique Of Insincere Support For Texas Annexation Benefiting New England

Stance / Tone

Sarcastic Criticism

Key Figures

Mr Ritchie Richmond Enquirer New England Texas South Free States House

Key Arguments

Ritchie's Rejoicing Over Texas Resolutions Aiding New England Is Insincere Prior Arguments In His Paper Claimed Annexation Benefits Only The South Should Issue A Warning Against Annexation If Benefits To Free States Were Unforeseen

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