On the recordFebruary 26, 1843
I may safely affirm that it never occurred to this Government that any new maritime right accrued to it from the position it had thus assumed in regard to the slave trade.
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Mar 25, 1844
No reason is perceived for the discrimination recognized by the existing Law, and none why the provisions of the acts of Congress referred to should not be extended to the commerce of the islands in question.
Mar 10, 1844
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Jun 9, 1844
The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.
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