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May 18, 1844
Jeffersonian
Kosciusko, Macon, Attala County, Noxubee County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Newspaper report from Washington City on May 4, 1844, discusses the leaked Texas Treaty before Senate decision, praises its terms negotiated by a U.S. statesman, and expresses hope for ratification amid conflicting rumors.
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Washington City, May 4, 1844
The Texas Treaty by some means or other has found its way into the newspapers before its ratification or rejection by the Senate.
We give it in our paper this week, and recommend it to the careful reading of every one. There is nothing in it that is objectionable, but is every thing that a generous nation can require. It does honor to the patriotism and ability of the statesman who negotiated it on the part of the United States.
The Treaty was sent into the Senate on the 12th of April, and as thirty days is the time which that body has to act upon it, it has met its fate before this. Rumor respecting the probable action of the Senate are various and contradictory, but we hope to hear of the ratification of the treaty which has agitated our country from the centre to the circumference.
The Texas Treaty by some means or other has found its way into the newspapers before its ratification or rejection by the Senate.
We give it in our paper this week, and recommend it to the careful reading of every one. There is nothing in it that is objectionable, but is every thing that a generous nation can require. It does honor to the patriotism and ability of the statesman who negotiated it on the part of the United States.
The Treaty was sent into the Senate on the 12th of April, and as thirty days is the time which that body has to act upon it, it has met its fate before this. Rumor respecting the probable action of the Senate are various and contradictory, but we hope to hear of the ratification of the treaty which has agitated our country from the centre to the circumference.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Texas Treaty
Senate Ratification
Annexation
Political Debate
Where did it happen?
Washington City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington City
Event Date
Sent To Senate On The 12th Of April, 1844; Reported May 4, 1844
Outcome
pending senate ratification within 30 days; rumors vary, hope for approval
Event Details
The Texas Treaty leaked into newspapers before Senate action. It is praised as unobjectionable and honorable to the U.S. negotiator. Sent to Senate on April 12; decision expected by early May amid national agitation.