...Constitutional authority vested in them, have declared by their act, bearing date this day, that, " by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that Government and the United States :" Now, therefore, I, James K. Polk, President of the United Suites of America, do hereby proclaim...

...volunteers for its prosecution, was passed by congress on the 13th, the preamble of which declared, that "by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that government and the United States." Let us suppose a great and christian government, a friend of peace, to have become so little the slave...

...our history. The amendment, in the nature of a preamble, and the important parts of the Bill, were as follows : — Whereas, by the act of the Republic...the purpose of enabling the Government of the United Slates to prosecute said War to a speedy and successful termination, the President be authorized to...

...of Representatives of the 29th Congress, on May 13, 1846, voted, by a majority of 173 to 14, that, "by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that" government and the United States;" on Jan. 3, 1848, the newly chosen House of Representatives of the 30th Congress voted, in a Joint Resolution...

...of Representatives of the 29th Congress, on May 13, 1846, voted, by a majority of 173 to 14, that, "by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that government and the United States ; " on Jan. 3, 1848, the — newly chosen House of Representatives of the 30th Congress voted, in a...

...our history. The amendment, in the nature of a preamble, and the important parts of the Bill, were as follows : — Whereas, by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of mar exists between that Government and the United States, Be it enacted, &c., That for the purpose...

...with less than two days' deliberation, adopted the declaration of the President, and declared that, " by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that government and the United States." At the same time, that body authorized the President to accept the services of fifty thousand volunteers,...

...of the United States, in his Proclamation of the 13th instant, has announced that by the acts of rhe Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between that Government and the United States. And whereas, It is our first to acknowledge our dependence upon the Great Ruler of the Universe: —...

...millions of dollars appropriated. 7, Provision for volunteers wounded in service. APPROVED, MAY 13, 1846. Whereas, by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war to prosecute said war to a speedy and successful termination, the President be, and he is hereby, authorized...

...Grande having taken place, an act was passed by Congress, on the 13th of May, 1846, declaring, that "by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that government and the United States," and placing the militia, naval, and military forces of the United States, at the disposal of the president...