tters in dispute could be arranged
without fighting.

MEMBER OF CONGRESS: We would make a great mistake to fight England
and France at the same time.

WEBSTER: The British in taking our men have made it a practice to stop
American merchant ships and seize the best sailors. They claim these
men are British citizens and could be rightfully seized. Whenever they
see a fine looking seaman, they say: "You are an Englishman, we will
take you!" We must fight with the navy. If the war must be continued
go to the ocean. There the united wishes and exertions of the nation
will go with you. Even our party divisions end at the water's edge.

MR. CALHOUN: We have tried in various ways to induce England and
France to change these laws. These are not the only grievances we
have. England has a large navy. She needs many sailors. When our
ships were in her parts, she has seized our men and forced them on
her ships. Is this right? Must we stand such treatment? No! So we
call forth the patriotism and resources of our country to help us.

_End of Act II._

ACT III

INTRODUCTION:

From 1819 to 1821, Congress was debating over the Missouri Compromise.
The north opposed and the south favored. The excitement spread to the
state Legislature and to the people. Many meetings were held.

Finally Henry Clay succeeded in getting Congress to pass the Missouri
Compromise. This act admitted Missouri as a slave state.

Hayne had spoken against a protective tariff and for nullification and
Daniel Webster felt called upon to reply so he made a great speech.
His speech was considered by good judges the best ever delivered in
Congress. He was probably the greatest orator of his time.

South Carolina refused to pay the tariff in 1832 and nullified the
law of Congress. President Jackson hurried the army and navy to make
her pay.

John Calhoun was for nullification. He said to save the South from the
North, a state had a right to nullify a law of Congress.

The third act will be Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun,
speaking on the right of nullification.

SPEAKER CLAY: Gentlemen, we have been debating on the right of a state
to nullify. We must think of this matter in a calm manner. It is one
of the most serious times of our country. Our Union is in danger. We
have heard Mr. Hayne speak on Nullification; also Mr. Calhoun.

MEMBER OF CONGRESS: Congress has no right to force another state to
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