WINTHROP, ROBERT CHARLES, OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Fame of that State-Her Delegations in Congress-Robert C. Winthrop—His
Position at Home-Opposition to him-Its Result-Statement of George T. Curtis
-Mr. Winthrop's Absence in Europe-His Birth and Ancestry-John Winthrop
and the Massachusetts Colony-The younger Winthrop-His Character-Father
of R. C. Winthrop-Early Pursuits of the Latter-His Admittance to the Bar-
Diverted to Public Life-Abandons the Practice of his Profession-Elected to the
State Legislature-Remains there six Years-Elected Speaker-His Character in
that Capacity-Elected to Congress-His Marriage-Death of his Wife-Charac-
ter as a Debater-Extracts - The Compromise Act-Resolution of Inquiry into
the Revenue Laws-Imprisonment of colored Seamen from Massachusetts in the
Southern States-Report and Resolutions concerning that Subject-Disposition
thereof-The same Question in connection with British Subjects-The Twenty-
first Rule-Views of Mr. Winthrop-Annexation of Texas-First Declaration of
that Policy in Congress-Resolution introduced by Mr. Winthrop—His Opposition
to the Joint Resolution of Annexation, and his Reasons-His subsequent Conduct
toward Texas-Toast at Faneuil Hall-The Oregon Controversy-Reproaches-
Resolutions proposing Arbitration-Notices of them-Suspicions met-Extract-
Messrs. Winthrop and M‘Clernand-Charges against the former at Home, stated
-History of the Act of the 13th May, 1846, declaring the Existence of War with
Mexico, and of the Preamble-Proceedings and Votes thereon-Controversies
touching the Preamble—Mr. Winthrop's Exposition of his Vote-Provisoes con-
cerning the War-His Rule of future Conduct-The Three Million Bill-His
Opinions thereon-Aid and Comfort to the Enemy-Extract-Messrs. Winthrop