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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAbridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 4 (of 16) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-11-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 4 (of 16)" is a historical account likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This volume captures the discussions and proceedings from the tenth Congress during its second session, particularly emphasizing debates surrounding significant political issues of the time, such as the embargo laws and international relations with France and Great Britain. The text serves as a detailed documentation of congressional debates that shaped early American governance and policy. At the start of this volume, the opening discussion centers around the convening of the tenth Congress on November 7, 1808, where the members present were introduced, and procedural motions were initiated. The subsequent entries include a message from President Thomas Jefferson regarding the embargo, which was imposed as a measure against foreign powers affecting American trade. The debates highlight the contentious discourse among senators regarding the efficacy and impacts of the embargo on domestic economics and foreign relations, reflecting a deeply divided opinion among its members about how to address ongoing tensions with Britain and France while striving to protect American interests. The complexity of these initial discussions sets the tone for an extensive exploration of legislative challenges during this pivotal period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Politics and government | ||
| 653 | _aLaw -- United States | ||
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_aBenton, Thomas Hart, _d1782-1858 |
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