Speech of Mr. Choate of Massachusetts on the Question of Annulling the Convention for the Common Occupation of the Territory of Oregon

<p>This is the complete text of Rufus Choate's speech delivered in the Senate of the United States on March 21 1844 concerning the question of annulling the convention for the common occupation of the Territory of Oregon. In his address Choate responds to arguments made by Mr. Buchanan regarding the strategic and political importance of the Oregon Territory. Choate delves into the legal and constitutional aspects of the convention providing a detailed analysis of the implications of annulling the agreement. The speech offers valuable insights into the debates and political considerations surrounding the expansion of the United States and the concept of Manifest Destiny during this pivotal period in American history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>