...France. It was a measure of general precaution. John Randolph was said to be the father of it. This inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States, " was removed," Mr. Jefferson has said, " solely to quiet the excitement in New England." ber, 1812,...

...the subject to the consideration of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure...our vessels from the ports of the United States." It was afterwards made a serious question whether or not, at the time of sending this message, the...

...25,1807, and, after reciting these menaces, and the spoliations to which they had already led, recommended "an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." The Senate at once, at a single secret session, by a vote of 22 to 6, passed a bill laying an embargo...

...control in a state of blockade, the President sent to Congress a recommendation for the prohibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States. His impression was that the need of the commerce of America was so great that England would virtually...

...control in a state of blockade, the President sent to Congress a recommendation for the prohibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States. His impression was that the need of the commerce of America was so great that England would virtually...

...of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." 1 The Cabinet, every member being present, unanimously concurred in the recommendation to Congress;2...

...of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States."1 The Cabinet, every member being present, unanimously concurred in the recommendation to Congress;2...

...the subject to the consideration of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure...necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis. TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. J. MSS. (ALBERT GALLATIX.)...

...seas, and the many advantages to be expected from an embargo, or, as he expressed it, " an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." As the usual hour for the adjournment of Congress had long passed when the message was approved, it...

...recommend the subject to the consideration of Congress, who ^ doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure...our vessels from the ports of the United States." In response to this direct advice an embargo act was immediately passed by the Senate and, with but...