Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, on The Oregon Question. Delivered in the House of Representatives January 28, 1846
This First Edition copy of the Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, on The Oregon Question. Delivered in the House of Representatives January 28, 1846 has to do with the dispute with Great Britain over the boundary between Oregon and the British territories to the north of Oregon. Mr. Thurman starts his speech by spelling out the differences between the American and British positions, i.e., “The United States claim exclusive dominion over the whole country known by the name of Oregon extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific in longitude, and from the forty-second to the fifty-fourth and fortieth minute of north latitude. Great Britain, on the other hand, asserts for itself, if not an absolute ownership of the same country, an assumed right, at least, to colonize and forever retain such vacant portions of it as she may see fit to occupy. These different claims, obviously altogether irreconcilable with each other, have been a subject of negotiation between the two government for now nearly thirty years…”.
The speech is contained in a 16-page single-column booklet, without covers, that measures approximately 5 ¾ x 9 inches. The pages are tanned and foxed, but the text is clear and easily read. The overall condition of the item is good.
The illustrations accompanying this description show the title page and the first page of the speech.
Allen Granberry Thurman (November 13, 1813 – December 12, 1895), sometimes erroneously spelled Allan Granberry Thurman, was a Democratic U.S. representative, Ohio Supreme Court justice, and Senator from Ohio. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1888. He ended up losing the election. [Wikipedia]
This First Edition copy of the Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, on The Oregon Question. Delivered in the House of Representatives January 28, 1846 has to do with the dispute with Great Britain over the boundary between Oregon and the British territories to the north of Oregon. Mr. Thurman starts his speech by spelling out the differences between the American and British positions, i.e., “The United States claim exclusive dominion over the whole country known by the name of Oregon extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific in longitude, and from the forty-second to the fifty-fourth and fortieth minute of north latitude. Great Britain, on the other hand, asserts for itself, if not an absolute ownership of the same country, an assumed right, at least, to colonize and forever retain such vacant portions of it as she may see fit to occupy. These different claims, obviously altogether irreconcilable with each other, have been a subject of negotiation between the two government for now nearly thirty years…”.
The speech is contained in a 16-page single-column booklet, without covers, that measures approximately 5 ¾ x 9 inches. The pages are tanned and foxed, but the text is clear and easily read. The overall condition of the item is good.
The illustrations accompanying this description show the title page and the first page of the speech.
Allen Granberry Thurman (November 13, 1813 – December 12, 1895), sometimes erroneously spelled Allan Granberry Thurman, was a Democratic U.S. representative, Ohio Supreme Court justice, and Senator from Ohio. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1888. He ended up losing the election. [Wikipedia]
This First Edition copy of the Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, on The Oregon Question. Delivered in the House of Representatives January 28, 1846 has to do with the dispute with Great Britain over the boundary between Oregon and the British territories to the north of Oregon. Mr. Thurman starts his speech by spelling out the differences between the American and British positions, i.e., “The United States claim exclusive dominion over the whole country known by the name of Oregon extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific in longitude, and from the forty-second to the fifty-fourth and fortieth minute of north latitude. Great Britain, on the other hand, asserts for itself, if not an absolute ownership of the same country, an assumed right, at least, to colonize and forever retain such vacant portions of it as she may see fit to occupy. These different claims, obviously altogether irreconcilable with each other, have been a subject of negotiation between the two government for now nearly thirty years…”.
The speech is contained in a 16-page single-column booklet, without covers, that measures approximately 5 ¾ x 9 inches. The pages are tanned and foxed, but the text is clear and easily read. The overall condition of the item is good.
The illustrations accompanying this description show the title page and the first page of the speech.
Allen Granberry Thurman (November 13, 1813 – December 12, 1895), sometimes erroneously spelled Allan Granberry Thurman, was a Democratic U.S. representative, Ohio Supreme Court justice, and Senator from Ohio. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1888. He ended up losing the election. [Wikipedia]