...the preamble to the act of May 13, 1840, which recites that, "Whereas by the act of the lïepublic of Mexico a state of war exists between that Government and the United States." (See Winthrop on Military Law, Vol. 1, pages 950-7; Bancroft's History of the Pacitic States, Mexico,...

...of the war between the two Governments. He then read the preamble to the law, as follows: "Whereas, by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that Government and the United States." Mr. J. continued by saying that his colleague [Mr. GENTRY] had voted for the preamble while acting...

...been begun, and appropriating $10,000,000 for its prosecution. Its preamble rend as follows: "Whereas, by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of war exist- bet ween t hut government and the United States." The Whigs protested against this statement...

...the prosecution of the struggle thus begun, with a preamble, running, " Whereas, by the act of ih« Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between that Government and the United States, Be it enacted" etc. Only 14 votes in the House, and 2 in the Senate were cast against this bill, thoiigh...

...and Annotated, 540-542 (GPO, 1963). 11. Corwin, op. cit. note 7, at 200-201. Congress declared that "by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between that Government and the United State*". Morrison and Commagrr, op. cit. Note 8, at 592. 12. In the Prize Cases, 2 Black 635 ( 1863)...

...territory and shed American blood upon the American soil." On 13 May Congress passed a declaration: "By Act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between that Government and the United States!" 2 The legislative body at the same time increased the size of the Army to more than 15,000 and authorized...

...to the inhabitants of New Mexico, in which he advised them of the intentions of his government: As, by the act of the republic of Mexico, a state of war...exists between that government and the United States; and as the undersigned, at the head of his troops, on the 18th instant, took possession of Santa Fe,...

...territory and shed American blood on American soil." (181, III, 2292) On May 13 Congress resolved that "by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that Government and the United States."* Neither the joint resolution of March 1, 1845, nor the resolution of annexation of December 29, 1 845,...

...the Congress of the United States, have declared by this act, bearing date this day (May 13), 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, do hereby proclaim, etc." 2 pp. [With] Act Providing for the prosecution...

...resolution was signed by the President on May 13, and his proclamation of the same day declared that "by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists." 4 The requisite first clash would escalate. Communication in 1846 was hardly instantaneous, and the...