Speech of Mr. James J. Faran of Ohio on the Bill to Protect the Rights of American Settlers in Oregon

<p>This is the complete text of the speech delivered by Mr. James J. Faran of Ohio to the House of Representatives on April 14 1846 concerning the bill to protect the rights of American settlers in Oregon. In this historical address Faran articulates the arguments in favor of extending American jurisdiction and protection to the settlers in the Oregon Territory. His speech provides valuable insight into the political debates and considerations surrounding westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny during a pivotal period in American history.</p> <p>Speech of Mr. James J. Faran of Ohio on the Bill to Protect the Rights of American Settlers in Oregon offers a primary source perspective on the legislative efforts to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the growing American presence in the Oregon Territory. It illuminates the legal and political dimensions of westward expansion making it a crucial document for understanding the complexities of American territorial development in the 19th century.</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>