 ... tell the collector that he must collect no more duties under any of the tariff laws. This he will be somewhat puzzled to say, by the way, with a grave countenance, considering what hand South Carolina herself had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector...  American Quarterly Review - Page 321edited by - 1831Full view - About this book
 | Daniel Webster - United States - 1851 - 582 pages
...herself had in that of 1816. But, Sir, the collector would not, probably, desist, at his bidding. He would show him the law of Congress, the treasury instruction,...He would say, he should perform his duty, come what come might. VOL. in. 29 Here would ensue a pause ; for they say that a certain stillness precedes the... | |
 | Robert Young Hayne - Foot's resolution, 1829 - 1852 - 90 pages
...Carolina herself had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. Here would ensue a pause ; for they say, that a certain stillness precedes the tempest. Before this military array should fall on the custom house, collector, clerks, and all, it is very... | |
 | Daniel Webster - United States - 1853 - 574 pages
...herself had in that of 1816. But, Sir, the collector would not, probably, desist, at his bidding. He would show him the law of Congress, the treasury instruction,...He would say, he should perform his duty, come what come might VOL. HI. 29 Here would ensue a pause ; for they say that a certain stillness precedes the... | |
 | Daniel Webster - Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1853 - 206 pages
...Carolina herself had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. Here would ensue a pause ; for they say, that a certain stillness precedes the tempest. Before this military array should fall on custom house, collector, clerks, and all, it is very probable... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin Tefft - Legislators - 1854 - 554 pages
...herself had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would not, probably, desist at his biddmg. He would show him the law of congress, the treasury instruction,...should perform his duty, come what might. Here would come a pause; for they say that a certain stillness precedes the tempest. The trumpeter would hold... | |
 | George Washington Bungay - United States - 1854 - 506 pages
...Carolina herself had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. Here would ensue a pause ; for they say, that a certain stillness precedes the tempest. Before this military array should fall on the custom house, collector, clerks, and all, it is very... | |
 | History - 1857 - 650 pages
...herself, had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. He would show him the law of Congress, the treasury instruction,...should fall on the custom-house, collector, clerks, and all, it is very probable some of those composing it, would request of their gallant commander-in-chief,... | |
 | American Orators - 1857 - 656 pages
...herself, had in that of 1810. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. He would show him the law of Congress, the treasury instruction,...should perform his duty, come what might. Here would cusuo a pause: for they say that a certain stillness precedes the tempest. The trumpeter would hold... | |
 | American Orators - 1857 - 690 pages
...herself, had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. He would show him the law of Congress, the treasury instruction, and his own oath of office. He would say, he sheuld perform his duty, come what might. Here would ensue a pause : for they say that a certain stillness... | |
 | Frank Moore - Orators - 1858 - 660 pages
...herself, had in that of 1816. But, sir, the collector would, probably, not desist at his bidding. He ng to fear from our lie rocs; onr liberties will be...of public liberty, he would have instantly repelled all, it is very probable some of those composing it, would request of their gallant commander-in-chief,... | |
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