...25,1807, and, after reciting these menaces, and the spoliations to which they had already led, recommended "an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." The Senate at once, at a single secret session, by a vote of 22 to 6, passed a bill laying an embargo...

...control in a state of blockade, the President sent to Congress a recommendation for the prohibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States. His impression was that the need of the commerce of America was so great that England would virtually...

...control in a state of blockade, the President sent to Congress a recommendation for the prohibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States. His impression was that the need of the commerce of America was so great that England would virtually...

...of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." 1 The Cabinet, every member being present, unanimously concurred in the recommendation to Congress;2...

...of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States."1 The Cabinet, every member being present, unanimously concurred in the recommendation to Congress;2...

...the consideration of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure of our vessels...the United States. Their wisdom will also see the necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis. TO THE...

...seas, and the many advantages to be expected from an embargo, or, as he expressed it, " an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." As the usual hour for the adjournment of Congress had long passed when the message was approved, it...

...the consideration of congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." In response to this direct advice an embargo act was immediately passed by the senate and, with but...

...of Congress, who will doubtless perceive all the advantages which may be expected from an immediate inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States." 1 The Cabinet, every member being present, unanimously concurred in the recommendation to Congress;2...

...17, Washington. Threatened dangers to our commence by the belligerent powers of Kurope. Suggesting an inhibition of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States. Series 1, vol. 12, No. 336. [Draft in pencil. 4 . 2 pages.] 1S07, December, //, Washington. Fair copy...