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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3 2 2 Browse Search
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 3 1 1 Browse Search
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Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 3, Chapter 5: Texas.—1845. (search)
Lib. 15.197. arms her claims to the territory of Texas, and at the same time began to negotiate for the purchase of California. When Congress assembled, the House was in no humor Lib. 15:[202]. to entertain memorials against the admission of Texas, nor was John Quincy Adams disposed to struggle against a foregone conclusion. Stephen A. Douglas's resolution to admit Texas was promptly passed by a majority of five Lib. 15.206. to two, and the Senate confirmed it (on Forefathers' Day) Dec. 22, 1845; Lib. 16.2. by a majority of nearly three to one. The year closed amid general despondency at the North in all anti-slavery breasts except those of the abolitionists. Apparently, Ms. Mar. 1, 1845. wrote Mr. Garrison to Richard Webb, with reference to annexation, the slaveholding power has never been so strong—has never seemed to be so invincible—has never held such complete mastery over the whole country—has never so successfully hurled defiance at the Eternal and Just One—as at the