Besides, we had a large debt, contracted at home and abroad in our War of Independence; therefore the great power of taxation was conferred upon this Government. Robert Toombs abroadconfercontract Change image and share on social
I very much regret, in appearing before you at your request, to address you on the present state of the country, and the prospect before us, that I can bring you no good tidings. Robert Toombs addressappearbring Change image and share on social
We had a large common domain, already added by the several States for the common benefit of all; purchase and war might make large additions to this common domain; hence the power over existing and future territories, with the stipulation to admit new States, was conferred. Robert Toombs addadditionadmit share on social
The door of conciliation and compromise is finally closed by our adversaries, and it remains only to us to meet the conflict with the dignity and firmness of men worthy of freedom. Robert Toombs adversaryclosecompromise Change image and share on social
The principles and policy of these Presidents were marked by the most enlarged and comprehensive statesmanship, promoting the highest interests of the Republic. Robert Toombs comprehensiveenlargehigh Change image and share on social
Those who tell you that the territorial question is an abstraction, that you can never colonize another territory without the African slavetrade, are both deaf and blind to the history of the last sixty years. Robert Toombs abstractionafricanblind share on social
When we acquired California and New- Mexico this party, scorning all compromises and all concessions, demanded that slavery should be forever excluded from them, and all other acquisitions of the Republic, either by purchase or conquest, forever. Robert Toombs acquireacquisitioncalifornia share on social
There were thousands of abolitionists who were free traders. Robert Toombs abolitionistfreethousand Change image and share on social
This position of this Northern party brought about the troubles of 1850, and the political excitement of 1854. Robert Toombs bringexcitementnorthern Change image and share on social
We have not sought this conflict; we have sought too long to avoid it; our forbearance has been construed into weakness, our magnanimity into fear, until the vindication of our manhood, as well as the defence of our rights, is required at our hands. Robert Toombs avoidconflictconstrue share on social
