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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 32: the annexation of Texas.—the Mexican War.—Winthrop and Sumner.—1845-1847. (search)
etach large sections from each of the other parties. Both parties are now controlled in their conduct, even on the Mexican War, by a reference to the next Presidential election. The Whigs shrink from opposing it from fear of unpopularity at the South and West; and the leaders of both parties act mainly with a view to maintain the force of their party. The question of slavery advances upon the country with giant strides. Come home and give us the advantage of your counsels. Again, Jan. 30, 1847:— . . . The Mexican War still goes on. It is disgraceful in its origin, and in every step by which it is maintained. The Whigs, as a party, are afraid to oppose it, lest they should draw upon themselves the odiun that covered those who opposed the last war with England; and they proffer as their excuse the wretched dogma that the country must be sustained in the war now that it is commenced. In this they lose sight of the clear distinction between measures of defence and offence. T