On the Corn Laws and the Claims of the Agriculturists to Relief From Taxation [microform]: Speech of Joseph Hume, Esq., M.P., on the Motion of the Marquess of Chandos, in the House of Commons on Wednesday, April 27, 1836

In this impassioned speech, Joseph Hume argues for the rights of farmers and agricultural workers who he believes are being unfairly burdened by taxes and government policies. Using powerful rhetoric and compelling evidence, Hume makes a case for why the Corn Laws and other regulations must be reformed to create a fairer and more equitable society. 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 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. 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.