_Secondly._ This Act gives the sanction of Congress to an _unjust_ war. War is barbarous and brutal; but this is unjust. It grows out of aggression on our part, and is continued by aggression. The statement of facts already made is sufficient on this head. _Thirdly._ It declares that war exists "_by the act of the Republic of Mexico_." This statement of brazen falsehood is inserted in the front of the Act. But it is now admitted by most, if not all, of the Whigs who unhappily voted for it, that it is not founded in fact. It is a national lie. "Whose tongue soe'er speaks false Not truly speaks; _who speaks not truly_ LIES." _Fourthly._ It provides for the prosecution of the war "_to a speedy and successful termination_,"--that is, for the speedy and successful prosecution of _unjust_ war. Surely no rule can be better founded in morals than that we should seek the establishment of _right_. How, then, can we strive to hasten the triumph of wrong? _Fifthly._ The war has its origin in a series of measures to extend and perpetuate slavery. A wise and humane legislator should have discerned its source, and found fresh impulses to oppose it. _Sixthly._ The war is dishonorable and cowardly, as the attack of a rich, powerful, numerous, and united republic upon a weak and defenceless neighbor, distracted by civil feud. Every consideration of honor, manliness, and Christian duty prompted gentleness and forbearance towards our unfortunate sister. Such, Sir, is the Act of Congress which received your sanction. Hardly does it yield in importance to any measure of our Government since the adoption of the National Constitution. It is the most wicked in our history, as it is one of the most wicked in all history. The recording Muse will drop a tear over its turpitude and injustice, while it is gibbeted for the disgust and reprobation of mankind.