If, on the contrary, there be but one government pervading all the States, there will be, as to the principal part of our commerce, but one side to guard—the Atlantic coast. Vessels arriving directly from foreign countries, laden with valuable cargoes, would rarely choose to hazard themselves to the complicated and critical perils which would attend attempts to unlade prior to their coming into port.
i there is one governmnt instead of multiple states there is only onw boundary to take care of i.e. les spending on customs
