Buy this book on-line Outlaw, David : Speech of Mr. David Outlaw, of N. C., on the Army Appropriation Bill: Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, August 3, 1848Printed by J. and G. S. Gideon, Washington, D.C., 1848
Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. Text printed in black ink. Two leaves are unopened. 5 3/4" x 9." Fourteen pages, complete. Pages are clean and intact except for light age toning, small occasional spots of foxing or discoloration, a few small dampstains limited to edges (not affecting text), and some chipping and splitting along spine. A Very Good copy. A speech about the Mexican-American War and other contemporary events that was originally delivered before the United States House of Representatives on August 3, 1848 by David Outlaw (1806-1868), an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina from 1847-1853. He was a Whig. In this speech, Outlaw appears to express relatively moderate views compared to other Whig Congressmen when discussing a number of recent issues. For example, he acknowledges that some of his recent political decisions went against the consensus of his own party but states that he felt he had to listen to his own conscience. One of these decisions was his vote against a bill (possibly the Wilmot Proviso) that would have guaranteed a ban on slavery in the new territories of Oregon, California, and New Mexico. Outlaw explains that he viewed this bill as only favoring the North and states that his goal is to find a compromise between the North and South. However, Outlaw cautions against the appeal of "conquest" in his discussion of the Mexican-American War. He compares the thirst for more acquired land to that of fallen empires like ancient Rome; he insinuates that the U.S., too, may fall, if its borders are extended too far. He discusses the matter of land acquisitions amid recent concerns that the U.S. has designs on acquiring Cuba and the West Indies and posits that it would then not be out of the question that the northeastern British territories would be sought after as well. Toward the end of his speech, Outlaw supports and endorses Zachary Taylor in his bid for the U.S. presidency. He compares Taylor to the Democratic nominee, Lewis Cass, and contends, in part, that Taylor has already proven his competency while Cass has yet to.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Outlaw, David : Speech of Mr. David Outlaw, of N. C., on the Army Appropriation Bill: Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, August 3, 1848. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, fine bindings, collectables, rare books and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |