Speech of Mr. Johnston, of Louisiana
Johnston, J. S. Excerpt from Speech of Mr. Johnston, of Louisiana: The Resolution of Mr. Foot, of Connecticut, Relative to the Public Lands, Being Under Consideration, Delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 30, 1830Sir, we had gained much in public Opinion. The most favorable dispositions were manifested from all quarters. Several propositions had been made, by members of different States, of great liberality.The member from Virginia [mr. Tazewel...