...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 war...exists between that Government and the United States, Be it enacted, &c., That for the purpose of enabling the Government of the United States to prosecute...

...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...

...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: — I...

...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...

...against Mexico, to Congress ; and that body, by the act of the thirteenth of May, 1846, declared that, " by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that government and the United States," — this act declaring " the war to exist by the act of the republic of Mexico," and making provision...

...Massachusetts : " An Act of Congress passed on the thirteenth day of May instant, declares that * by an Act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists...between that government and the United States,' and said Act' authorizes the President to employ the militia, the naval and military forces of the United...

...dollars appropriated. 7. Provision for volunteers wounded in service. APPBOYED, MAY 13, 1846. Whereas, by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that government and the United States. SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in...

...brief discussion, congress admitted the correctness of the president's assertion, 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 an appropriation of ten millions of dollars was placed at the disposal of the president,...

...existing war between the United States and the Republic of Mexico. APPROVED. Jl\1 13.ISM. Whereas, by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that government and the United States. SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in...