He did not understand precisely the meaning of the article. He wished the Legislature might be authorized to provide for the execution of Judgments in other States, under such regulations as might be expedient. He thought that this might be safely done, and was justified by the nature of the Union. He remarked that there were five distinct commercial interests. These different interests would be a source of oppressive regulations if no check to a bare majority should be provided.
States pursue their interests with less scruple than individuals.
The power of regulating commerce was a pure concession on the part of the S. States. They did not need the protection of the N. States at present. He had himself, he said, prejudices agst. The diversity of commercial interests of necessity creates difficulties, which ought not to be increased by unnecessary restrictions. Preferences to American ships will multiply them, till they can carry the Southern produce cheaper than it is now carried.