Speech of Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, On the Specie Circular, Delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 11, 1837
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to a corumon Go- vernment, and, my word for it, this order will not only be coirtmued, but it will be carried farther, and other discriminations will be made under your alleged sanction to suit the vary- ing views of the Administration. Sir, give us equality. We are a common crew in the same noble, the same glorious ship of State. Is it not right that wc should all be placed under the same common laws, and share alike the common justice of our country? I protest against the continuance for an h...our of an iniquitous order, which subjects the Western and Southwestern portions of this Union to a rule so irreconcilable with any principles of justice or equity. My friend from Ohio, who sits near me, (Mr. Ewing,) has offered this resolution, which abolishes this odious distinction, and places all parts of thecommur.ity, and every branch of the revenue, upon a footing of perfect equality. But it is said WE ought not to do this ; and if we do it, it will imply censure. And the 11 Senator from North Carolina, (Mr.
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