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Editorial
July 26, 1848
Richmond Palladium
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
What is this article about?
This editorial sarcastically critiques the 'fruits' of James K. Polk's 1844 election victory, listing war with Mexico, massive debt, casualties, economic decline, and policy failures, while tying them to Democratic platforms endorsed by Lewis Cass.
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Some of the Fruits!
Resolved, That the fruits of the great political triumph of 1844, which elected James K. Polk and George M. Dallas, President and Vice President of the United States have fulfilled the hopes of the Democracy of the Union.—[Locofo Baltimore Resolutions.
The "fruits" referred to are not clearly pointed out, but can be summed up as follows:
A national war with a sister republic.
A war debt of 100,000,000.
A peace "conquered by purchase."
The bones of 40,000 Americans bleaching in Mexico.
Ten thousand heart-broken widows in the U. States.
Fifty thousand orphan children crying for bread.
One "PASS" from Polk to Santa Anna, and
A fair prospect of a great extension
The "whole or none" of Oregon—to wit: one half.
Several odious executive vetoes.
A general prostration of trade.
A severe blow at lake and river commerce.
A terrible "fire in the rear" upon two Whig generals.
A northern demagogue with southern principles, a candidate for President.
So we might go on through a whole column, displaying the fruits of James K. Polk's election, whose policy General Cass is pledged to carry out. But it is useless. The people will understand it.
"Resolved,—That the constitution does not confer upon the General Government the power to commence and carry on a general system of Internal Improvements."—Democratic Platform.
"I have carefully read the resolutions of the Democratic National Convention, laying down the platform of our political faith, and I adhere to them as firmly as I approve them cordially."—[Lewis Cass.
Resolved, That the fruits of the great political triumph of 1844, which elected James K. Polk and George M. Dallas, President and Vice President of the United States have fulfilled the hopes of the Democracy of the Union.—[Locofo Baltimore Resolutions.
The "fruits" referred to are not clearly pointed out, but can be summed up as follows:
A national war with a sister republic.
A war debt of 100,000,000.
A peace "conquered by purchase."
The bones of 40,000 Americans bleaching in Mexico.
Ten thousand heart-broken widows in the U. States.
Fifty thousand orphan children crying for bread.
One "PASS" from Polk to Santa Anna, and
A fair prospect of a great extension
The "whole or none" of Oregon—to wit: one half.
Several odious executive vetoes.
A general prostration of trade.
A severe blow at lake and river commerce.
A terrible "fire in the rear" upon two Whig generals.
A northern demagogue with southern principles, a candidate for President.
So we might go on through a whole column, displaying the fruits of James K. Polk's election, whose policy General Cass is pledged to carry out. But it is useless. The people will understand it.
"Resolved,—That the constitution does not confer upon the General Government the power to commence and carry on a general system of Internal Improvements."—Democratic Platform.
"I have carefully read the resolutions of the Democratic National Convention, laying down the platform of our political faith, and I adhere to them as firmly as I approve them cordially."—[Lewis Cass.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Polk Election
Mexican War
Democratic Fruits
Economic Decline
Lewis Cass
Oregon Compromise
What entities or persons were involved?
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
Lewis Cass
Santa Anna
Whig Generals
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Polk's Election Fruits And Democratic Policies
Stance / Tone
Sarcastically Critical Of Democrats
Key Figures
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
Lewis Cass
Santa Anna
Whig Generals
Key Arguments
Election Of Polk Led To War With Mexico
War Debt Of 100,000,000
40,000 American Deaths In Mexico
Economic Prostration And Blow To Commerce
Compromised Oregon Settlement
Executive Vetoes And Policy Failures
Cass Pledged To Continue Polk's Policies