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What is the natural effect of the promulgation of such principles by such authority?
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Quincy questions the implications of endorsing certain principles by authoritative figures.
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As a treaty of commerce it will be indeed of little use to us, and we shall never obtain anything more favorable so long as the principles of the navigation act are obstinately adhered to by Great Britain.
But, if we go to war, what must be the effect of the peace that follows?
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