 But, should any nation, contrary to our wishes, suppose it may better find its advantage by continuing its system of prohibitions, duties, and regulations, it behooves us to protect our citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counter prohibitions,...  The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: 1792-1794 - Page 474by Thomas Jefferson - 1895Full view - About this book
 | United States - 1832 - 918 pages
...preserving it in all others. " But should any nation, contrary to our wishes, suppose it may better find its advantage by continuing its system of prohibitions,...protect our citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counterprohibitions, duties, and regulations, also. Free commerce and navigation are not to be given... | |
 | Jacques-Pierre Brissot de Warville, Étienne Clavière - France - 1795 - 274 pages
...our citizens, their commerce, and navigation, by counter-prohibitions, duties, and regulations alfo. Free commerce and navigation are not to be given in exchange for reftricYions and vexations; nor are they likely to produce a relaxation of them. Our navigation involves... | |
 | William Winterbotham - America - 1799 - 616 pages
...their «citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counter-prohibitions, duties, and regulations alfo. Free commerce and navigation are not to be given in exchange for reftriftions and vexations ; nor are they likely to produce a relaxation of them. Their navigation... | |
 | Bryan Edwards - Islands of the Atlantic - 1801 - 650 pages
...herein. SECONDLY, That no perfon born out of the allegiance of his Majefty, who is not naturalized, * " Free commerce and navigation are not to be given " in exchange for reftriftions and vexations, nor are they " likely to produce a relaxation of them." So fays Mr. Jefferfon,... | |
 | Bryan Edwards - Bahamas - 1806 - 372 pages
...derives no advantage from following their example, is to contradict both experience and reason.* * " Free commerce and navigation are not to be given in...restrictions and vexations, nor are they likely to produce a reOf the commercial regulations of this kingdom, the memorable law which was passed in the 12th year... | |
 | Bryan Edwards - Bahamas - 1807 - 646 pages
...offending herein. SECONDLY, That no person born out of the allegiance of his Majesty, who is not uatura* " Free commerce and navigation are not to be given "...are they " likely to produce a relaxation of them." So says Mr. Jefterson, the American secretary of slate, in his admirable report to the congress of... | |
 | William Winterbotham - United States - 1819 - 606 pages
...their citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counter-prohibitions, duties, and regulations alfo. Free commerce and navigation are not to be given in exchange for reftriftions and vexations; nor are they likely to produce a relaxation of them. Their navigation involves... | |
 | United States. Congress - Law - 1833 - 746 pages
...in all others. «••*•• But should any nation, contrary to our wishes, suppose it may better find its advantage by continuing its system of prohibitions,...prohibitions, duties, and regulations, also. Free I commerce and navigation are not to be given in exchange tor restrictions and vexations; nor are they... | |
 | United States. Congress - Law - 1829 - 870 pages
...prohibitions, duties, and regula' tions, it behooves us to protect our citizens, their com< merce, and navigation, by counter prohibitions, duties, '...are not to be given in exchange for restrictions and vex' ations : nor are they likely to produce a relaxation of •them." " Were the ocean, which is the... | |
 | United States. Congress - Law - 1830 - 692 pages
...habit of calling for from it. "But, should any nation, contrary to our wishes, suppose it may better" find its advantage by continuing its system of prohibitions, duties, and regulations, it behooves u's to protect our citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counter prohibitions, duties, and regulations,... | |
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