2310. DUTIES, Prohibitory.—
Should
any nation, contrary to our wishes, suppose it
may better find its advantage by continuing
its system of prohibitions, duties and regulations,
it behooves us to protect our citizens,
their commerce and navigation, by counter
prohibitions, duties and regulations, also.
Free commerce and navigation are not to be
given in exchange for restrictions and vexations;
nor are they likely to produce a relaxation
of them.—
Foreign Commerce Report. Washington ed. vii, 647.
Ford ed., vi, 480.
(Dec. 1793)
