Mississippi Question: Report of a Debate in the Senate of the United States, on the 23d, 24th, & 25th February, 1803, on Certain Resolutions Concerning the Violation of the Right of Deposit in the Island of New OrleansW. Duane, 1803 - 198 páginas |
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... important a right would never be secure , while the mouth of the Mississippi was exclusively in the hands of the Spa- niards . Caprice and enmity occasion constant interruption . From the very position of our country , from its ...
... important a right would never be secure , while the mouth of the Mississippi was exclusively in the hands of the Spa- niards . Caprice and enmity occasion constant interruption . From the very position of our country , from its ...
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... importance is about to be intro- duced , to give some previous notice , in order that gentlemen may be prepared to ... important to say at present is in reply to the assertion , that we are not informed of the intention of The VICE ...
... importance is about to be intro- duced , to give some previous notice , in order that gentlemen may be prepared to ... important to say at present is in reply to the assertion , that we are not informed of the intention of The VICE ...
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... aggression hostile to their honor and in- terest . 3. " That it does not consist with the dignity or safety of this union , to hold a right so important , by a tenure so uncertain . 4 . " That it materially concerns such of the ( 19 )
... aggression hostile to their honor and in- terest . 3. " That it does not consist with the dignity or safety of this union , to hold a right so important , by a tenure so uncertain . 4 . " That it materially concerns such of the ( 19 )
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... important object which gentlemen on all sides seem to have in view . These alone , with me , would be sufficient induce- ments to yield them my feeble support ; .... but in addition to these , and to the thorough conviction of my own ...
... important object which gentlemen on all sides seem to have in view . These alone , with me , would be sufficient induce- ments to yield them my feeble support ; .... but in addition to these , and to the thorough conviction of my own ...
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... important privilege it became necessary on the part of the government of the United States to secure by treaty , and not leave to the capricious will of whatever nation who might futurely hold the territory at the mouth of the river ...
... important privilege it became necessary on the part of the government of the United States to secure by treaty , and not leave to the capricious will of whatever nation who might futurely hold the territory at the mouth of the river ...
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Página 91 - ... it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness...
Página 92 - The Inhabitants of our Western country have lately had a useful lesson on this head. They have seen, in the Negotiation by the Executive, and in the unanimous ratification by the Senate, of the Treaty with Spain, and in the universal satisfaction at that event, throughout the United States, a...
Página 91 - ... the Atlantic side of the union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest. as one nation. Any other tenure by which the west can hold this essential advantage, whether derived from its own separate strength, or from an apostate and unnatural connexion with any foreign power, must be intrinsically precarious.
Página 92 - Northern and Southern; Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
Página 91 - ... west, already finds, and in the progressive improvement of interior communications by land and water, will more and more find a valuable vent for the commodities which it brings from abroad, or manufactures at home.
Página 91 - ... palladium of your political safety and prosperity, watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety ; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned ; and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together the various parts.
Página 21 - States, for the space of three years from this time, to deposit their merchandize and effects in the port of New Orleans, and to export them from thence without paying any other duty than a fair price for the hire of the stores; and His Majesty promises either to continue this permission, if he finds during that time that it is not prejudicial to the interests of Spain, or if he should not agree to continue it there, he will assign to them on another part of the banks of the Mississippi an equivalent...
Página 91 - The west derives from the east supplies requisite to its growth and comfort; and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions, to the weight, influence, and the future maritime strength of the Atlantic side of the Union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest as one nation.
Página 92 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations; they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.